Through My Eyes

Why were Ruby Bridges and her classmates tested in kindergarten?

• To see if they were learning at the all-black school
• To decide what students would be admitted to the all-white school
• Because the government was evil
• Because the principal of Johnson Lockett felt like it

What happened to Ruby as a result of the test?

• Ruby was chosen to go to William Frantz Public School, an all-white school that was going to be desegregated
• Ruby would be kicked out of her elementary school for low test scores
• Ruby was given a "#1 student" prize at her school
• Ruby was going to be moved to a new grade because her score was so high

How did her parents feel about Ruby’s having to change schools?

• Ruby's father was very excited for Ruby, while her mother was nervous and did not want her to go
• Ruby's parents were both against her going to a new school
• Ruby's father was very scared for Ruby and did not want her to be hurt, while her mother was excited for a new opportunity
• Ruby's parents were both supportive of Ruby going to a new school

Why do federal marshals go with Ruby to her first day at William Frantz?

• It was Mardi Gras, so they didn't want Ruby to get hurt
• Ruby was a famous singer and the marshals did not want her to get ambushed by paparazzi
• Ruby was very scared to go to William Frantz
• There were protestors outside of the school, which was dangerous for Ruby

Why were people boycotting William Frantz?

• Because they did not want the school to be desegregated
• Because they were unhappy with the school curriculum
• Because parents wanted their students to play sports
• Because it was Mardi Gras