Ruby Bridges

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Who was Ruby Bridges?

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The first African-American to go to an all white school

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In the 1960s, black and white people couldn’t ride together on the bus, drink from the same fountains or go to the same schools. What was this separation called?

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segregation

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How was Ruby Bridges treated at first?

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many people yelled at her and treated her badly

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What words describe Ruby Bridges' character? Options: brave, kind, and smart; brave, shy, and mean; scared, rude, and mad; happy, smart, and bossy

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brave, kind, and smart

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How many students were in Ruby Bridges' class?

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1

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What grade was Ruby in when she first started at the all white school?

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first grade

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Even though the mob yelled mean things at Ruby, she didn’t give up. This shows that Ruby was ________.

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brave

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On Ruby’s first day of school, what did the white parents do?

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They pulled their children out of school.

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Ruby’s teacher Mrs. Henry ________.

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taught Ruby every subject by herself for months

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Who protected Ruby as she entered the all white school?

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U.S. Marshalls