The Unstoppable Ruby Bridges Quiz

What grade is Ruby in when she first goes to her new school? 

• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade

In Scene 2, why does Mrs. Bridges want Ruby to go to William Frantz Elementary?

• She believes black children and white children should go to separate schools. 
• She went there when she was a girl. 
• She thinks Ruby will feel welcome there. 
• She thinks a good education will help Ruby. 

Which line from the play supports your answer to question 2? 

• "You think having shiny new books is going to change her life?"
• "I wish you didn't have to go." 
• "A better education will lead to better jobs."
• "I don't think we should send Ruby to a school where she's not wanted."

What is Mr. Bridges's reason for not wanting Ruby to go to William Frantz Elementary? 

• He believes black children and white children should go to separate schools. 
• The school is run down.
• He is afraid that protesters will hurt Ruby. 
• The school is too far away. 

Which line from the play supports your answer to question 4? 

• "What if the crowd tries to hurt her?"
• "Only six students passed that test."
• "No one ever promised us an easy life."
• "The books are falling apart."

Why is Ruby the only child in her classroom when she first goes to school? 

• Ruby is the only one who passed the placement test. 
• The parents of the white kids won't let their children go to school with a black child. 
• Ruby's parents asked that Ruby be separated from the other children. 
• Mrs. Henry likes to teach one child at a time. 

What does equality mean in the sentence "But the fight for equality continues even today."

• good schools
• separation
• having friends
• being treated the same

Today, Ruby still works to end racism by going to schools and ______________.

• protesting loudly
• painting pictures
• telling her story
• teaching classes

When Ruby first arrives at school, why does the US Marshal tell her to "look straight ahead and not turn back"?

• to teach her how to walk in lines at school
• So she won't be afraid of the protesters, and she 
• He doesn't want her to see him
• He doesn't like her outfit

In Scene 6, what does Ruby realize after Sam says he can't play with her? 

• Boys and girls are not allowed to play together. 
• He has plans already. 
• People are discriminating against her because she is a girl. 
• People are discriminating against her because she is black.