The Little Rock Nine

What year did the Little Rock Nine try to enter Central High School for the first time?

• 2001

• 1910

• 1927

• 1957

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Before the first day of school, how were the students prepared?

• The NAACP trained them on how to act/react toward any hate or racism.

• They just hoped for the best.

• They had a ten week intense training of self defense.

• They went to church.

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What happened to Elizabeth Eckford?

• She came to school late.

• She was kidnapped.

• She did not have a phone so she did not know where to meet and the mob was following her.

• She was sick and didn't go to school on the first day.

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On the first day of school, what did the Governor do?

• Ordered the National Guard to prevent the students from entering and claimed it was for their safety.

• Came to Central High School to greet the students.

• Asked the President to escort them for their safety.

• Ordered the National Guard to protect the students while they were in class.

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How did President Dwight Eisenhower respond to the Arkansas Governor?

• He had him arrested.

• He sent 1000 paratroopers to escort the students at school.

• He yelled at him and took away his governor position.

• He didn't do anything.

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What is a bystander?

• The person who helps.

• The person who sees what happens and makes sure it doesn't happen again.

• The person who did not see what happened.

• The person who sees the incident but chooses not to participate.

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How did bystanders contribute to the Little Rock Nine's experience at Central High School?

• They helped them transition more smoothly to their new school.

• They were not mean to the Little Rock Nine students but they did not stand up for them either.

• They yelled and fought anyone who treated the Little Rock Nine poorly.

• They told the teachers and administration anytime they saw something bad happen to the students.

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True or False?

It was only other students who treated the Little Rock Nine students badly?

• True

• False

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According to Ernest Green (one of the Little Rock Nine students), why didn't he want to back out from attending Central High School even after experiencing the racism?

• His parents made him do it.

• He didn't want to leave the other eight students alone.

• He was being paid lots of money to stay.

• He didn't want Little Rock to think that the African American community did not want to attend Central High School and to think they they did not want to end segregation.

What does the famous photo on the cover of this issue represent? (picture featured behind question)

• Angry, all-white crowd following and shouting at Elizabeth Eckford as she walks alone

• White women cheering Elizabeth on.

• Happy women supporting Elizabeth

• Upset women who are fighting for Elizabeth.

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