Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Quiz

What is the purpose of the 50-mile walk from Mississippi to Memphis?

• To raise money for charity

• To protest against segregation

• To honor Martin Luther King Jr.

• To promote a new civil rights movement

How many teenagers are participating in the walk?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Ten

Where did the group start their 50-mile walk?

• Memphis, Tennessee

• Dundee, Mississippi

• Richland, Mississippi

• Pearl, Mississippi

What is the age range of the teenagers participating in the walk?

• 14 to 19

• 10 to 15

• 18 to 23

• 16 to 21

What is the racial composition of the group of teenagers?

• Mixed black and white

• All white

• All black

• All Hispanic

Where will the group spend their nights during the walk?

• Hotels

• Local schools

• Community centers

• Tents along the highway

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 aim to end?

• Voting hurdles

• Job discrimination

• All of the above

• Segregation in public places

What prestigious award did Martin Luther King Jr. receive in 1964?

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Medal of Honor

• Congressional Gold Medal

What did Linda Stanton think of the teenagers' effort?

• They are causing a disturbance

• They are wasting their time

• They are smart kids trying to help the future

• They should focus on their studies