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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who did Melba vow to forever remember in her prayers?
(a) Gene Smith.
(b) Her guide.
(c) Jesse Matthews.
(d) Mrs. Huckaby.

4. 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) Elizabeth.
(b) Terrence (Terry).
(c) Carlotta.
(d) Ernie.

5. Who told Melba to stay away from the window on the first day in school?
(a) The PE teacher.
(b) The guide.
(c) The homeroom teacher.
(d) Mrs. Pickwick.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the first day that the Little Rock Nine attended Central High School classes, the crowd outside the school outnumbered the police by about how much?

2. Where did the Saturday meeting between the two factions of students take place and who was recording it?

3. What incident brought the 101st soldiers back on a Thursday?

4. What type of shoes did Melba wear to school?

5. Who was Mrs. Huckaby?

(see the answer key)

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