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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many double-dates had Melba and Vince enjoyed with Grandma and Mr. Claxton at the wrestling matches?

2. What was Melba worried would be swept under the carpet for her "grandchildren to retrieve"?

3. Which of the Little Rock Nine started to turn blue after entering the Central High office?

4. What room number was Melba's homeroom?

5. What street was Central High School located on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the other girls who integrated into Central High School with Melba.

2. What happened when Melba called her friend Marsha on a Friday night?

3. Why did Melba want to meet Governor Faubus face to face?

4. Why did Mrs. Bates shush Melba in Chapter Nine?

5. Who were the boys who were part of the integration effort?

6. Why was Grandma India hanging a picture on the wall above the television?

7. After two days stuck at home and not being allowed to go to school, what does Melba vow to do?

8. What happened when Melba's dad visited after her first visit to school. Explain what happened.

9. How did Melba arrive to Central High School on her third attempt?

10. Who was Marissa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how Melba felt when the 101st Airborne Division arrived in Little Rock. Be certain to provide examples and explain what their presence meant to her.

Essay Topic 2

Melba's mother stated that "we live in a country where the law and the Constitution prevail." Compare and contrast the mother's statement with the events in which the state government was battling the federal government.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the effect of the experiences at Central High upon the Little Rock Nine as adults.

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