The Story of Ruby Bridges

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What did the white parents do on Ruby’s first day of school?

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They pulled their children out of school.

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Who was Ruby’s teacher?

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Mrs. Henry

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What did Mrs. Henry do for Ruby?

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Taught Ruby every subject by herself for months.

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What does brave mean in the context of Ruby's story?

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Brave means she showed courage.

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What did Ruby do when she walked through the mobs?

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She prayed for them.

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What was Ruby Bridges known for?

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She was the first African American in an all white school.

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What does courage mean?

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Courage means being brave in difficult situations.

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What was the reaction of the mob towards Ruby?

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They yelled mean things at her.

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How did Ruby feel about going to school?

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She was determined and brave.

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What is the significance of Ruby's story?

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It represents the fight for civil rights and desegregation in schools.