Ruby Bridges Quiz

Why could Ruby Bridges not go to the school closest to her?

• Her parents did not want her to go there.

• The school was segregated.

• Her friends did not go there.

How old was Ruby when she went to the school?

• 6

• 10

• 16

Were people happy about Ruby going to a segregated school at that time?

• Yes.

• No.

Ruby was the only person in her class.

• True.

• False.

What made Ruby Bridges a hero?

• She was a talented musician.

• She was the first African-American child to go to a segregated school.

• She was a talented athlete.