Quiz on Sylvia Mendez

Who is the main character in the story?

• Ruby Bridges

• Sylvia Mendez

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

Why couldn't Sylvia and her brothers go to the school near their house?

• They were too young.

• The school was only for white children.

• They didn’t want to go.

• The school was closed.

How did Sylvia feel when she went to the new school?

• Happy and excited

• Nervous and sad

• Angry and mean

• Sleepy and bored

What did Sylvia’s parents do to help change the unfair rules?

• They moved to another town.

• They asked a lawyer to help them.

• They built a new school.

• They ignored the problem.

What happened after the court case?

• Sylvia’s family lost, and nothing changed.

• All schools stayed separate.

• The judge said schools could not be segregated.

• Sylvia had to move to another state.

What lesson does this story teach?

• Schools should stay separate.

• It is important to stand up for what is right.

• People should not go to school.

• It’s better to ignore unfair things.

Who helped Sylvia’s family fight for equal education?

• A doctor

• A lawyer

• A teacher

• A police officer

Why did some people not want Sylvia and other Mexican American children in their schools?

• They thought the children didn’t speak English well.

• The schools were too crowded.

• The children were too old.

• They didn’t like school.

What does “Separate Is Never Equal” mean?

• Everyone should be treated fairly.

• It is okay to have different rules for different people.

• Separate schools are better.

• Schools should only be for certain children.

How is Sylvia Mendez important in history?

• She was the first teacher in her town.

• She helped change the law so all children could go to school together.

• She started her own school.

• She moved to another country.