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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 Mrs. Huckaby?
(a) One of the mothers of the white students.
(b) Central High Vice-Principal for girls.
(c) The mother of one of the Little Rock Nine.
(d) A teacher.

2. Who did Melba's grandmother travel to Italy with during her lifetime?
(a) Her employer.
(b) No one - she went by herself.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her husband.

3. What was Grandma India's favorite hymn?
(a) "Sing of Justice, Sing of Peace."
(b) "On the Battlefield for my Lord."
(c) "Precious Lord, Take My Hand."
(d) "Amazing Grace."

4. Who accompanied Governor Faubus to a conference with the President?
(a) Representative Brooks Hays.
(b) Jess Matthews.
(c) Virgil Blossom.
(d) Roy Wilkins.

5. Melba's mother was a teacher. What did she teach?
(a) 11th grade social studies.
(b) Elementary school math.
(c) College science.
(d) 7th grade English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Grandma India hit to scare off the men shooting at them?

2. Who came looking for Melba at Central High with a red face and a frown?

3. In 1955, Melba read about an African American who forced change. Who was that person and what did that person do?

4. What does "amicus curiae" mean in "Warriors Don't Cry"?

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

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