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WorksheetsThe Unstoppable Ruby Bridges Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What grade is Ruby in when she first goes to her new school?
a)
Kindergarten
b)
First Grade
c)
Second Grade
d)
Third Grade
2.
In Scene 2, why does Mrs. Bridges want Ruby to go to William Frantz Elementary?
a)
She believes black children and white children should go to separate schools.
b)
She went there when she was a girl.
c)
She thinks Ruby will feel welcome there.
d)
She thinks a good education will help Ruby.
3.
Which line from the play supports your answer to question 2?
a)
"You think having shiny new books is going to change her life?"
b)
"I wish you didn't have to go."
c)
"A better education will lead to better jobs."
d)
"I don't think we should send Ruby to a school where she's not wanted."
4.
What is Mr. Bridges's reason for not wanting Ruby to go to William Frantz Elementary?
a)
He believes black children and white children should go to separate schools.
b)
The school is run down.
c)
He is afraid that protesters will hurt Ruby.
d)
The school is too far away.
5.
Which line from the play supports your answer to question 4?
a)
"What if the crowd tries to hurt her?"
b)
"Only six students passed that test."
c)
"No one ever promised us an easy life."
d)
"The books are falling apart."
6.
Why is Ruby the only child in her classroom when she first goes to school?
a)
Ruby is the only one who passed the placement test.
b)
The parents of the white kids won't let their children go to school with a black child.
c)
Ruby's parents asked that Ruby be separated from the other children.
d)
Mrs. Henry likes to teach one child at a time.
7.
What does equality mean in the sentence "But the fight for equality continues even today."
a)
good schools
b)
separation
c)
having friends
d)
being treated the same
8.
Today, Ruby still works to end racism by going to schools and ______________.
a)
protesting loudly
b)
painting pictures
c)
telling her story
d)
teaching classes
9.
When Ruby first arrives at school, why does the US Marshal tell her to "look straight ahead and not turn back"?
a)
to teach her how to walk in lines at school
b)
So she won't be afraid of the protesters, and she
c)
He doesn't want her to see him
d)
He doesn't like her outfit
10.
In Scene 6, what does Ruby realize after Sam says he can't play with her?
a)
Boys and girls are not allowed to play together.
b)
He has plans already.
c)
People are discriminating against her because she is a girl.
d)
People are discriminating against her because she is black.
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