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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Saturday meeting between the two factions of students take place and who was recording it?
(a) Little Rock College; WWLS.
(b) Parish Hall of St. Andrews; NBC.
(c) Central High School; CBS.
(d) Community Center; ABC.

2. Why is Minnijean's flight to New York delayed?
(a) Protests.
(b) Weather delays.
(c) Bomb threat.
(d) Mechanical malfunctions.

3. Which prominent Little Rock official defies the governor's stance on opposing integration?
(a) The Little Rock Mayor.
(b) The head of the National Guard.
(c) The Little Rock Representative.
(d) The Central High School principal.

4. What prestigious awards did the Arkansas Gazette win?
(a) Excellence in Journalism Awards.
(b) The National Newspaper Awards.
(c) Pulitizer prizes.
(d) Nobel prizes.

5. How many of the Little Rock Nine made the honor roll at the end of the school year?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) All.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Pattillos escape Andy and his friends at the store?

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

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

4. What class did Melba withdraw from after Christmas due to not being able to concentrate?

5. What kind of car did Vince own?

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