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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was supposed to be the first day of school for Melba in 1957?
(a) September 5.
(b) August 31.
(c) September 3.
(d) September 16.

2. Which reporter was beaten and shown in a picture with a white man riding on him piggyback?
(a) Moses Newsom.
(b) James Hicks.
(c) Quincy Taylor.
(d) Alex Wilson.

3. What did Melba have to drink at the home of the NAACP president before talking to the press?
(a) Vanilla Coke.
(b) RC Cola.
(c) Grapette Cola.
(d) Cherry Cola.

4. In early October, what adult with Central High School protected Melba, Minnijean and Ernie from tormentors?
(a) Mr. Matthews.
(b) Basketball coach.
(c) Mrs. Pickwick.
(d) Mrs. Huckaby.

5. What was Grandma India's favorite hymn?
(a) "On the Battlefield for my Lord."
(b) "Sing of Justice, Sing of Peace."
(c) "Precious Lord, Take My Hand."
(d) "Amazing Grace."

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Melba considering trading to her brother for Christmas?

2. What was the "sole voice" of Little Rock's African American community in 1957?

3. What location at Central High School was like a peaceful island to Melba?

4. Who held a Christmas party on the same night as Melba's sixteenth birthday party?

5. What kind of car did Vince own?

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