Little Rock 9 Comprehension Questions

Who was the president at the time that the Little Rock 9 led the integration in Little Rock high schools?

• Bill Clinton

• George W. Bush

• Richard Nixon

• Dwight Eisenhower

What was the name of the newly integrated high school they attended?

• Central High School

• Little Rock High School

• Central Arkansas High School

Which political activist showed up for the graduation of the eldest member of the Little Rock 9?

• MLK

• Malcom X

• Rosa Parks

• Rev. Jesse Jackson

In what year did they receive the Congressional Gold Medal from President Clinton?

• 1959

• 1979

• 1999

• 2009

Oprah invited the Little Rock 9 to confront some of their tormentors for their _____ anniversary.

• 20th

• 50th

• 40th

• 30th

The Little Rock 9 media sensation came on the heels of...

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Ruby Bridges v. Education

• Little Rock 9 v. Board of Education

Who was the governor of Arkansas at the time?

• Orval Faubus

• Orville Redenbacher

• Orval Price

The National Guard was sent to the high school to...

• support the students in entering the school

• prevent the students from entering the school

What was the governor's response after the first African American student graduated from the previously all white high school?

• Applaud the student for heroism

• Support future African American graduates

• Close all public schools

• Honor the Little Rock 9

Who was the eldest of the Little Rock 9?

• Ernest Green

• Elizabeth Eckford

• Minnijean Brown

• Jefferson Thomas