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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the Sunday newspaper, whose parents stayed up late discussing whether to allow their child to attend Central before deciding to leave the decision up to their child?
(a) Terrence (Terry).
(b) Ernie.
(c) Carlotta.
(d) Elizabeth.

3. What was Melba stabbed in the back with?
(a) A pencil.
(b) A sharp stick.
(c) A knife.
(d) A wrought iron flag pole.

4. Who said to Melba, "anger brings defeat"?
(a) Grandma.
(b) Mrs. Btes.
(c) Mrs. Huckaby.
(d) Her mother.

5. What was Minnijean accused of calling her attackers?
(a) Criminals.
(b) Hillbillies.
(c) Scum.
(d) White trash.

6. Who was the soldier assigned to Melba?
(a) Danny.
(b) Cooper.
(c) Jerry.
(d) Andy.

7. Why said, "I'm angry enough to hunt bear without my shotgun"?
(a) Danny.
(b) The father of a white student.
(c) The father of one of the Little Rock Nine.
(d) Superintendent Blossom.

8. What incident brought the 101st soldiers back on a Thursday?
(a) Gloria being pushed downstairs.
(b) Thelma being cut with a switchblade.
(c) Terrence and Jefferson being kicked while Guardsmen watched.
(d) Melba having acid thrown into her face.

9. Which of the Little Rock Nine had a bomb placed under the porch of the home?
(a) Thelma.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Ernie.
(d) Carlotta.

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

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

12. Who published Melba's article?
(a) Arkansas Gazette.
(b) New York Post.
(c) Associated Press wire.
(d) Dallas Morning News.

13. What did Grandma India do when Melba stayed home sick from school in October?
(a) Takes her temperature.
(b) Gives Melba a dose of castor oil.
(c) Takes Melba to the doctor.
(d) Let's her have a free day.

14. What did Melba recite to herself to keep her focus?
(a) The Lord's Prayer.
(b) The Gettysburg Address.
(c) A nursery rhyme.
(d) Lyrics to her favorite song.

15. What did Vince bring to Melba for their date?
(a) A box of chocolate.
(b) A dozen red roses.
(c) A handful of daisies.
(d) A single yellow rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told the Little Rock Nine to "complain only when something is injurious to your health, or life-threatening"?

2. Who was the Monopoly champ in the Pattillo household?

3. Where was the Arkansas governor's retreat?

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

5. What did Melba's old friend Marsha call Melba?

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