The Unstoppable Ruby Bridges

In what year does most of this story take place?

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

Why do U.S. Marshals come to Ruby's house?

• to make sure Ruby gets to school safely

• to arrest Ruby’s parents

• to warn Ruby to stay away from school

• to protest against unfair laws

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

• 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 lines from the play supports your answer to question 3?

• “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.”

What does illegal mean in the sentence “Sir, a judge has ruled that keeping black children in separate schools is illegal”?

• mean

• old-fashioned

• sad

• against the law

Today, Ruby still works to end racism by

going to schools and _____________________.

• protesting loudly

• painting pictures

• telling her story

• teaching classes

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 white kids won’t let their children go to school with a black child.

• Ruby’s parents ask 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

How does Sheila contribute to the plot of the play?

• She teaches Ruby in class.

• She is sent to protect Ruby from protestors.

• She wanted to meet Ruby.

• She tries to convince Mr. and Mrs. Bridges to let Ruby go to William Frantz Elementary.