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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the federalized soldiers that inadequately protected the nine children?

2. Who was kicked so hard that sitting down for two days was almost impossible?

3. Grandma India had Melba get involved in a project that interested her. What was it?

4. Why said, "I'm angry enough to hunt bear without my shotgun"?

5. At Christmas, how many integration lawsuits were pending in Arkansas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What led to Minnijean's suspension?

2. What were some of the threats that the Little Rock Nine faced in January?

3. What was the "heel-walking committee"?

4. What happened at the official Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. Bates' home?

5. One day in October the attacks against the students were so severe that what happened?

6. At the end of 1957, the Associated Press compiled their top stories of the year. What was the number one story and where did the story about Little Rock integration fall?

7. Melba felts lonely at school. Why?

8. Why didn't anyone but Vince show up at Melba's Sixteenth birthday party?

9. Why wasn't Melba allowed to go to a New Years' Party with Vince?

10. Describe Mrs. Pickwick.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the story concluded, the author stated that her time at Central High School taught her that we are all one. Describe what she means by this statement.

Essay Topic 2

Describe how Melba felt when the 101st Airborne Division arrived in Little Rock. Be certain to provide examples and explain what their presence meant to her.

Essay Topic 3

Although Melba and her family expected the white people to be against the efforts at integration, they were surprised to find that many people in their own community also disapproved of their actions. Explain why this is.

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