Ruby Bridges

Why do we learn about Ruby Bridges?

• she is old
• she was one of the first African Americans to attend a white only school
• she was smart
• she was the president of the United States of America

How old was Ruby Bridges when she went to the all white school?

• 10 years old
• 7 years old
• 6 years old
• 18 years old

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

Did Ruby Bridges help better our world?

• yes
• no

How many students were in Ruby Bridges' class?

• 23
• 1
• 6
• 18

What does segregation mean?

• people wear white and black socks

• white students and black students went to different schools

• no one can go to school

• to march

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

• kindergarten
• fifth grade
• second grade
• first grade

Ruby Bridges was the first black child to ________.

• integrate an all-white elementary school by herself
• visit the Supreme Court
• sit with white children on a bus
• skip first grade

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.