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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 brought food to the Pattillos, saying "So's the white people won't catch you'all shopping and chop your heads off"?
(a) Mrs. Convers.
(b) Mrs. Beals.
(c) Mrs. Floyd.
(d) Melba's father.

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

3. Who was Virgil Blossom?
(a) Little Rock Mayor.
(b) Chairman of the School Board.
(c) The Little Rock school superintendent.
(d) U.S. District Attorney.

4. What did Grandma India hit to scare off the men shooting at them?
(a) A trash burner.
(b) A metal trash can.
(c) Someone's hat.
(d) A tire.

5. How many double-dates had Melba and Vince enjoyed with Grandma and Mr. Claxton at the wrestling matches?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Eight.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the reporters sit in the federal courtroom that the Little Rock Nine attended?

2. Approximately how many white students attended Central High during the year that Melba attended?

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

4. What record albums did Melba play for romantic daydreaming?

5. Who was Mrs. Huckaby?

(see the answer key)

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