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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author what were most girls listening to in 1957?
(a) "Chantilly Lace" by the Big Boppers.
(b) "Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly.
(c) "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley.
(d) "Donna" by Richie Valens.

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

3. What record albums did Melba play for romantic daydreaming?
(a) Elvis Presley and Sam Cooke.
(b) Richie Valens and Little Richard.
(c) Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.
(d) Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis.

4. Which newspaper did the segregationists tell businesses to stop advertising in?
(a) Courier.
(b) Times.
(c) Daily News.
(d) Gazette.

5. What type of car did Melba's mother drive in 1957?
(a) White Ford.
(b) Green Pontiac.
(c) Brown Chevy.
(d) Blue Chrysler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the governor of Arkansas at the time integration is first sought at Central High School?

2. Who saved Melba from being raped by an angry white man?

3. What class did Melba withdraw from after Christmas due to not being able to concentrate?

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

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

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