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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accused Melba of making "mountains out of molehills"?
(a) School office staff.
(b) Teachers.
(c) White students.
(d) Principal.

2. Who came looking for Melba at Central High with a red face and a frown?
(a) Her guide.
(b) Mr. Matthews.
(c) Mrs. Huckaby.
(d) A police officer.

3. Who told Melba "a true warrior does not give up"?
(a) Her mother.
(b) The mayor.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) One of the other students.

4. Where were the wrestling matches held that Melba and her grandmother attended?
(a) Horace Mann gymnasium.
(b) Ninth Avenue Recreation Center.
(c) Convention Center.
(d) Robinson Auditorium.

5. How did the Pattillos escape Andy and his friends at the store?
(a) By running faster than the boys.
(b) By sneaking away.
(c) With a police escort.
(d) Walking with three large sisters of the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Melba call the bad boys who copied their hairstyle from James Dean and Elvis?

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

3. Who was Mr. Higgenbottom?

4. Whose concert was Melba not allowed to go to in 1956 due to segregation?

5. What was supposed to be the first day of school for Melba in 1957?

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