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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Melba call the bad boys who copied their hairstyle from James Dean and Elvis?
(a) Sideburners.
(b) Greasers.
(c) Thugs.
(d) Hoodlum.

2. What did Melba's grandmother say was the mark of a disciplined individual?
(a) Pressed clothing.
(b) A lean physique.
(c) Good posture.
(d) Polished shoes.

3. Who headed the Arkansas National Guard unit at Central High School?
(a) Colonel Carson.
(b) Sergeant Thomas.
(c) Admiral Daniels.
(d) General Clinger.

4. What did Melba's old friend Marsha call Melba?
(a) The troublemaker.
(b) The traitor.
(c) Miss High and Mighty.
(d) The chosen one.

5. Who did Melba compared to "cats in sunlight"?
(a) Little Rock police.
(b) Arkansas National Guard.
(c) White segregationists.
(d) Central High School staff.

6. At Christmas, how many integration lawsuits were pending in Arkansas?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 3.
(d) 13.

7. Who attacked Melba at the pep rally?
(a) Five blonde cheerleader types.
(b) Three or four football player types.
(c) Andy and three other boys.
(d) A red-headed girl and her friends.

8. What book did Melba's English teacher assign for a book report?
(a) Lord Jim.
(b) Little Black Sambo.
(c) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
(d) Tarzan.

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

10. Who looked like "spectators at a sports event" when Melba arrives at school on October 1?
(a) Police.
(b) Arkansas National Guard.
(c) Student parents.
(d) Teachers.

11. Who held a Christmas party on the same night as Melba's sixteenth birthday party?
(a) Marsha.
(b) Ann.
(c) Kathy.
(d) Faith.

12. Who was angered by false accusations that Governor Faubus made against the FBI?
(a) J. Edgar Hoover.
(b) Danny.
(c) Grandma.
(d) President Eisenhower.

13. After the fire drill, who escorted Melba, Carlotta and Thelma to the restroom and cafeteria?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Danny.
(c) Mrs. Pickwick.
(d) Mrs. Huckaby.

14. What Thanksgiving tradition did the Pattillos have?
(a) Giving away toys and clothing.
(b) Volunteering at the mission.
(c) Making an offering at church.
(d) Making a donation to a charity.;

15. What song did Minnijean want to sing in the talent show?
(a) Peggy Sue.
(b) Tammy.
(c) Donna.
(d) Matilda.

Short Answer Questions

1. State officials decided to go after NAACP officials in Arkansas. What was the fine to Mrs. Bates for not supplying information on the NAACP?

2. What did Grandma India do when Melba stayed home sick from school in October?

3. In early October, what adult with Central High School protected Melba, Minnijean and Ernie from tormentors?

4. What idea did Melba become obsessed with in late January of the school year?

5. What did Vince bring to Melba for their date?

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