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The Life of Ruby Bridges

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How old was Ruby Bridges when she first attended a "white" school?

a)

Four

b)

Six

c)

Ten

d)

Twelve

2.

In many states in America, white and black children went to separate schools. This was called--

a)

integration

b)

racism

c)

injustice

d)

segregation

3.

True or False: In 1954, The Supreme Court ruled that schools must allow students of any color to attend.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

In what major city was the "white" school where Ruby attended?

a)

Atlanta

b)

Baton Rouge

c)

Birmingham

d)

New Orleans

5.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of Ruby's parents were most worried about her trying to attend a "white" school?

a)

Her Mom

b)

Her Dad

7.

Why were federal officers at the "white" school when Ruby first arrived?

a)

To help keep her safe from protestors.

b)

To keep her from entering the school.

8.

True or False: Mrs. Henry, Ruby's 1st grade teacher at the "white" school was kind to her.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or False: Ruby continued attending the "white" school when she started 2nd grade.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Today, all schools in the United States are--

a)

integrated

b)

segregated