The Unstoppable Ruby Bridges Quiz

Why couldn't black children attend white schools in the South at that time?

• Because they didn't want to go to white schools

• Because black children were not allowed to attend white schools

• Because white parents didn't want black students in their schools

• Because black children were not interested in going to white schools

Who wanted children of all races to go to school together?

• Black parents

• White parents

• Ruby Bridges

• Civil rights workers

Why did Sheila visit Ruby's parents?

• To talk about Ruby's behavior

• To inform them about Ruby's test scores

• To discuss Ruby attending a better school

• To complain about Ruby's school

Why did some white parents protest at white schools?

• To support black students

• To stop black students from entering

• To demand better education for all students

• To promote equality in schools

Why did Ruby's parents hesitate to send her to William Frantz Elementary?

• They didn't want Ruby to attend a white school

• They were afraid of the angry people outside the school

• They thought Ruby was too young for first grade

• They didn't trust the U.S. marshals

What did Sheila say about getting rid of discrimination?

• It can only be done by the government

• It requires people who will stand up for what's right

• It is impossible to achieve

• It is not a priority

Why did Ruby's mother think a better education was important?

• To make Ruby's life easier

• To provide Ruby with more opportunities

• To prove a point to the white community

• To challenge the school system

What did Ruby's teacher, Mrs. Henry, tell her about the other children?

• They will never come back to school

• They are not ready for change

• They are afraid of Ruby

• They don't want to be friends with Ruby

Why did Ruby ask her mother if she was different from white people?

• Because she wanted to be like white people

• Because she was curious about her own identity

• Because she felt excluded by the white community

• Because she wanted to prove a point

What is Ruby doing now to fight for equality?

• Traveling to schools and telling her story

• Protesting outside schools

• Writing books about her experiences

• Working as a civil rights lawyer