Through My Eyes

Which statement best expresses the attitude or viewpoint of the young Ruby Bridges as portrayed in the selection from Through My Eyes?

• She is a scholarly child who will do anything necessary 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 a rebellious child who refuses to live up to society’s expectations.

What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of integrate in this passage from Through My Eyes? "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 of boycott in this sentence from Through My Eyes? "They wanted to be sure white parents would boycott the school and not let their children attend."

• protest by refusing to use or participate

• postpone to more convenient time

• show prejudice toward others

• voice strong feelings

According to the selection from Through My Eyes, what is the main reason that Ruby’s mother wants 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

In the selection from Through My Eyes, 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

As explained in the selection from Through My Eyes, which of these reasons do the people from the NAACP give to encourage Ruby’s parents to send Ruby to William Frantz, the formerly all-white public school?

• William Frantz is relatively close to Ruby’s home.

• By attending, she will meet important, influential people.

• Her attendance will generate a great amount of positive publicity.

• By attending, she is sure to win fame in a historic social movement.

Which literary device is primarily used in the title 'Through My Eyes'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In the context of 'Through My Eyes', what does the phrase 'through my eyes' most likely mean?

• Literally seeing through someone's eyes

• Understanding someone's perspective

• A medical condition affecting vision

• A type of visual art

What is the main theme explored in 'Through My Eyes'?

• Courage and resilience

• Fantasy and imagination

• Love and friendship

• Science and technology

Which sentence best describes the narrative style of 'Through My Eyes'?

• First-person narrative

• Second-person narrative

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient