from "Through My Eyes"

According to the selection, why is Ruby able to attend a formerly all-white public school?

• She is awarded a scholarship to the school.

• The school has established a special program for gifted black students.

• The NAACP has offered to pay for Ruby's school uniform, books, and tuition.

• The federal courts have ordered an end to racial segregation in public schools.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following reasons do the people from the NAACP give to encourage Ruby's parents to send Ruby to William Frantz, the formerly all-white public school? (Choose 3)

• William Frantz is relatively close to Ruby's home.

• By attending she will meet important, influential people.

• Her attendance will help other black children in the future.

• William Frantz is better than the school she currently attends.

• Her attendance will generate a great amount of positive publicity.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which statement best expresses the attitude or viewpoint of the young Ruby Bridges as portrayed in the selection?

• She is a scholarly child who will do anything necessary to get a good education.

• She is unwilling to face the reality of events and instead prefers to daydream.

• She does not fully understand the implications of the events taking place.

• She is a rebellious child who refuses to live up to society's expectations.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In the course of the passage, what changes take place in the attitude of Ruby's father about her attendance at William Frantz?

• At first he is pleased, but later grows worried about her safety.

• At first he is against her participation, but later he is proud of her.

• At first he is indifferent to the situation, but later becomes angry.

• At first he is worried, but later he is please by the reception she gets.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3