Ruby Bridges

Why is Ruby able to attend a formerly all-white public school?

• She is awarded a scholarship to attend

• The school has established a special program for gifted black students

• The NAACP offered to pay for Ruby's uniform, books, and tuition

• The federal courts have ordered an end to segregation in public schools

Which of these reasons do the people from NAACP give to encourage Ruby's parents to send her to William Frantz? Check three answers.

• William Frantz is close to Ruby's home

• By attending she'll meet important, influential people

• Her attendance will generate a great amount of positive publicity

• Her attendance will help other black children in the future

• William Frantz is better than the school she currently attends

Which statement best expresses the attitude or viewpoint of young Ruby Bridges?

• She is a scholarly child who will do anything to get a good education

• She is unwilling to face the reality of events and instead prefers to daydream

• She does not fully understand the implications of the events taking place

• She is rebellious and refuses to live up to society's expectations

What is the most likely meaning of the word integrate? Use the context clues in the passage to determine the meaning.

"What I didn't know in kindergarten was that a federal court in New Orleans was about to force two white public schools to admit black students. The plan was to integrate only the first grade for that year."

• compare and contrast

• mix groups together

• visit for a short time

• predict the future of

What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning for the word "barricades."

"There were reporters and film cameras and people everywhere. I guess the police couldn't keep them behind the barricades."

• traffic lights

• front of buildings

• temporary fences or walls

• lines of emergency vehicles

What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of "boycott."

"They wanted to be sure white parents would boycott the school and not let their children attend."

• protest by reusing to use or participate

• postpone to a more convenient time

• show prejudice toward others

• voice strong feelings

What is the main reason Ruby's mother wanted her to attend the formerly all-white public school?

• to attend a school closer to home

• to be part of an important social change

• to learn how to face real-world problems

• to get a higher-quality learning experience

What sort of reception does Ruby get when she arrives for her first day at William Frantz Public School?

• intimidating and cruel

• cautious, but friendly

• cold and indifferent

• positive, but hectic