Ruby Bridges: A Journey Through History

The transcript follows Ruby Bridges from her first-grade experience as the first African-American student to integrate an all-white school, through her high school graduation, and into her adult life. It highlights the challenges she faced, including racism and family struggles, and her reflections on the impact of her actions on civil rights. Ruby's teacher, Mrs. Henry, also shares her perspective on the events and their significance.

What was Ruby Bridges' main challenge when she first attended William Frantz Public School?

• Lack of interest in studies

• Hostility from white people

• Difficulty in understanding the curriculum

• Transportation issues

What did Ruby Bridges aspire to be when she grew up?

• A lawyer

• A teacher

• An artist

• A doctor

What was the principal's reaction to Ruby's excellent grades?

• She ignored the grades

• She organized a celebration for Ruby

• She asked Mrs. Henry to change the grades

• She praised Ruby for her hard work

How did Ruby Bridges' mother support her during her school integration?

• By homeschooling her

• By convincing her father to allow her to attend the school

• By moving to a different city

• By hiring a private tutor

What was a significant change in Ruby's school experience in second grade?

• She had more classmates

• The protests and media attention had disappeared

• She was homeschooled

• She moved to a different school

What career did Ruby Bridges pursue as an adult?

• Teaching

• Travel industry

• Medicine

• Law

What event caused Ruby to reflect deeply on her life?

• Her brother's death

• Her marriage

• Her children's birth

• Her career success

How did Ruby Bridges' mother view her daughter's role in history?

• As a significant contribution to change

• As a personal struggle

• As a minor event

• As a family burden

What was the outcome of Ruby's reunion with Mrs. Henry?

• They moved to the same city

• They inspired a new generation

• They wrote a book about their experiences

• They started a new school together

What did Ruby do when she faced the mob on her way to school?

• She ignored them

• She argued with them

• She prayed for them

• She ran away