WorksheetsThe Life of Ruby Bridges
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How old was Ruby Bridges when she first attended a "white" school?
Four
Six
Ten
Twelve
In many states in America, white and black children went to separate schools. This was called--
integration
racism
injustice
segregation
True or False: In 1954, The Supreme Court ruled that schools must allow students of any color to attend.
True
False
In what major city was the "white" school where Ruby attended?
Atlanta
Baton Rouge
Birmingham
New Orleans
True or False: The city council in New Orleans agreed with The Supreme Court about allowing children of any color to attend any school of their choice.
True
False
Which of Ruby's parents were most worried about her trying to attend a "white" school?
Her Mom
Her Dad
Why were federal officers at the "white" school when Ruby first arrived?
To help keep her safe from protestors.
To keep her from entering the school.
True or False: Mrs. Henry, Ruby's 1st grade teacher at the "white" school was kind to her.
True
False
True or False: Ruby continued attending the "white" school when she started 2nd grade.
True
False
Today, all schools in the United States are--
integrated
segregated
