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Ruby Bridges Helps to Make a Difference

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why was it dangerous for Ruby to go to William Frantz school?

a)

The school was in a dangerous part of town.

b)

Many people did not want her to attend school with white children.

c)

Her bus driver did not drive safely.

2.

How did Ruby Bridges get to school?

a)

Parents

b)

Bus drivers

c)

Federal marshals

3.

Why did federal marshals bring Ruby to school each day?

a)

To protect her from the mobs of people

b)

Her parents had work earlier than the time that school began

c)

There were no busses

4.

True or False: Ruby's school was in New Orleans, Louisiana.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What change did Ruby Bridges help bring to America?

a)

Students can now walk to school

b)

Students of all races now go to school together

c)

Students have breakfast and lunch in school

6.

What is the definition of "integrate" ?

a)

Government workers who make sure people follow the law.

b)

To allow people of all races and groups to have equal participation in all aspects of life.

c)

To separate individuals into groups.

7.

To boycott is to...

a)

Live in a dangerous part of town.

b)

Include people of all races.

c)

Make a statement about one's beliefs by refusing to deal with a group.