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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose concert was Melba not allowed to go to in 1956 due to segregation?
(a) Johnny Mathis.
(b) Elvis Presley.
(c) Buddy Holly.
(d) Jerry Lee Lewis.

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

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

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

5. According to the author what were most girls listening to in 1957?
(a) "Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly.
(b) "Chantilly Lace" by the Big Boppers.
(c) "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley.
(d) "Donna" by Richie Valens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the author meet on the 30th anniversary of Little Rock integration that her brother referred to as "good people"?

2. In Melba's opinion, who looked like a caramel-colored James Darin?

3. What was supposed to be the first day of school for Melba in 1957?

4. Who told Melba "a true warrior does not give up"?

5. What type of car did Melba's mother drive in 1957?

(see the answer key)

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