Ruby Bridges

Who was Ruby Bridges?

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

• The youngest student to go to school

• The oldest student to go to school

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?

• compassion
• integration
• segregation
• determination

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How was Ruby Bridges treated at first?

• she was liked by everyone
• she was treated equally
• everyone gave her presents
• many people yelled at her and treated her badly

What words describe Ruby Bridges' character?

• brave, kind, and smart
• brave, shy, and mean
• scared, rude, and mad
• happy, smart, and bossy

How many students were in Ruby Bridges' class?

• 23
• 1
• 6
• 18

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

• kindergarten
• fifth grade
• second grade
• first grade

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

• brave
• cowardly
• friendly
• greedy

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

• They pulled their children out of school.
• They let their children stay in school.
• They told their children to be nice to Ruby.
• They brought presents for Ruby.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Ruby’s teacher Mrs. Henry ________.

• refused to teach Ruby at school
• stood with the mob and yelled mean things at Ruby
• taught Ruby every subject by herself for months
• only taught Ruby math

Who protected Ruby as she entered the all white school?

• U.S. Marshalls
• FBI
• U.S. Secretary
• the principal