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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. After the fire drill, who escorted Melba, Carlotta and Thelma to the restroom and cafeteria?

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

3. What did Melba ask her diary for at Christmas time?

4. What room at school did Melba sometimes avoid because it was become "the main place for them to get me"?

5. Who published Melba's article?

Short Essay Questions

1. What damage did the white mob do after Melba and the other students left the school after their first day inside?

2. What happened at the official Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. Bates' home?

3. What were the changes that Melba observed in her fellow students integrating into the school as the harassment continued?

4. At the end of 1957, the Associated Press compiled their top stories of the year. What was the number one story and where did the story about Little Rock integration fall?

5. What were some of the threats that the Little Rock Nine faced in January?

6. Describe Little Rock's shopping district.

7. What happened to Melba when saluting the flag?

8. Melba felts lonely at school. Why?

9. How did Grandma India respond to Melba's wish to be dead?

10. Who was Gene Smith and what impression did Melba have of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the students presented in "Warriors Don't Cry" grew up in a hurry. Choose one person from the book and write about his or her loss of innocence.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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