Little Rock Nine Quiz

What was the name of the high school that the Little Rock Nine attended?

• Central High School

• North High School

• East High School

• West High School

Which of the following was NOT a name of one of the Little Rock Nine students?

• John Smith

• Melba Pattillo

• Ernest Green

• Elizabeth Eckford

What qualities were the Little Rock Nine students chosen for?

• Strength and determination

• Wealth and popularity

• Height and athleticism

• Artistic talent

In what year did the Little Rock Nine register to attend Central High School?

• 1957

• 1954

• 1960

• 1965

What was the main goal of the Little Rock Nine?

• To integrate public schools

• To win a sports championship

• To start a new school

• To create a music band

How many soldiers stood in front of the school to block the entrance?

• 100

• 270

• 500

• 1,000

Who sent more than 1,000 soldiers from the U.S. Army to protect the students?

• President Eisenhower

• President Kennedy

• President Johnson

• President Truman

What award did President Clinton give to each member of the Little Rock Nine in 1999?

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Congressional Gold Medal

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Medal of Honor

What role did the Little Rock Nine play in history?

• They started a new school.

• They played a crucial role in the Civil Rights movement.

• They invented a new technology.

• They wrote a famous book.

What did the students attend to help them respond to protesters?

• Sports practice

• Counseling sessions and classes

• Art workshops

• Music lessons