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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Melba decided to "claim Saturday for her own" after her first week of school. What time did she rise?
(a) 10 a.m.
(b) 8 a.m.
(c) 6 a.m.
(d) 4 a.m.

2. Where did the reporters sit in the federal courtroom that the Little Rock Nine attended?
(a) Behind a rope.
(b) Outside of the courtroom.
(c) In the jury box.
(d) With the Little Rock Nine.

3. Where did the Pattillos usually sit at church?
(a) Left of center.
(b) Right of center.
(c) In the balcony.
(d) Second row.

4. Whose eyes were hidden by dark glasses, which were probably hiding the fear she felt on the first day at Central High School?
(a) Minnijean.
(b) Thelma.
(c) Melba.
(d) Elizabeth.

5. Who said, "Are you under lock and key the way I am"?
(a) Carlotta.
(b) Melba.
(c) Thelma.
(d) Minnijean.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Melba's grandmother travel to Italy with during her lifetime?

2. Who told Melba to "make this day the best you can" on the day the 101st took her to school?

3. Who accused Melba of making "mountains out of molehills"?

4. Who told Melba "a true warrior does not give up"?

5. Melba's mother was a teacher. What did she teach?

(see the answer key)

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