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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Daisy Bates?
(a) A teacher at Central High School.
(b) Thelma's friend.
(c) A school board member.
(d) The Arkansas NAACP president.

2. In 1954, what was the population of Little Rock and of that number, how many were African American?
(a) 102,400. Of that number, about 25,000 are African Americans.
(b) 105,800. Of that number, about 40,000 are African Americans.
(c) 107,300. Of that number, about 30,000 are African Americans.
(d) 109,600. Of that number, about 17,000 are African Americans.

3. Who came looking for Melba at Central High with a red face and a frown?
(a) Her guide.
(b) A police officer.
(c) Mrs. Huckaby.
(d) Mr. Matthews.

4. Where was Melba instructed to go if anyone broke into their house?
(a) Memphis Avenue.
(b) Ninth Street.
(c) The church up the street.
(d) Neighbor's house.

5. Who saved Melba from being raped by an angry white man?
(a) Conrad.
(b) Carl.
(c) Grandma India.
(d) Marissa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Melba have to drink at the home of the NAACP president before talking to the press?

2. Where did the Pattillos usually sit at church?

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

4. Who accompanied Governor Faubus to a conference with the President?

5. Who did Melba know who graduated from college in 1954?

(see the answer key)

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