Ruby Bridges Test
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- 1.
Ruby Bridges had to walk through crowds of protesters shouting hateful words at her. She was the first African American to integrate her new school. How do you think you would feel if you were in her position? In a 3 paragraph response, explain three things you would feel and why. (1 paragraph for each feeling) Use EVIDENCE from the story to JUSTIFY how you would feel.
- 2.
What was the name and year of the new school Ruby attended?
- A.
1860 Booker T. Washington High
- B.
1961 Eisenhower School
- C.
1775 William Hersch Elementary
- D.
1960 William Frantz Elementary
Correct Answer
D. 1960 William Frantz Elementary -
- 3.
What is the name of the city where Ruby lived?
- A.
New York
- B.
New Jersey
- C.
Houston
- D.
New Orleans
Correct Answer
D. New Orleans -
- 4.
Why did Ruby's mother want her to go to a new school?
- A.
She thought Ruby would get a better education.
- B.
There would be a lot of African American students.
- C.
There would be a lot of Caucasian students.
- D.
They lived close to the school.
Correct Answer
A. She thought Ruby would get a better education. -
- 5.
Who was Ruby's teacher?
- A.
Dr. Coles
- B.
Mrs. Henry
- C.
Miss Spencer
- D.
Miss Woodmere
Correct Answer
B. Mrs. Henry -
- 6.
Who protected Ruby on her way to school?
- A.
NAACP
- B.
Her father
- C.
U.S. Marshals
- D.
The Army
Correct Answer
C. U.S. Marshals -
- 7.
What did Ruby say to the protesters on her way to school?
- A.
She got angry and threatened them.
- B.
She did not talk to them; she prayed for them.
- C.
She yelled "Leave me alone!"
- D.
She asked them nicely to stop yelling at her.
Correct Answer
B. She did not talk to them; she prayed for them. -
- 8.
How did Ruby's father feel about the "privilege" of Ruby attending an integrated school?
- A.
He was excited.
- B.
He was unsure about sending her there.
- C.
He had never been happier.
- D.
He was proud and knew this would change the world.
Correct Answer
B. He was unsure about sending her there. -
- 9.
Ruby's first day of school was great. She met all the other students in her class and everyone liked her.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 10.
In this landmark Supreme Court case, it was decided that separate schools for blacks and whites was unlawful and schools must integrate.
- A.
Brown V. Sugar Loaf
- B.
Marshall V. Board of Education
- C.
Brown V. Board of Education
- D.
Activist V. Brown
Correct Answer
C. Brown V. Board of Education -
- 11.
How did the schools decide which children to integrate first?
- A.
The school board asked which parents wanted to send their children to William Frantz first.
- B.
The school board invited children in alphabetical order.
- C.
The school board randomly chose children.
- D.
The school board chose to test dozens of children.
Correct Answer
D. The school board chose to test dozens of children. -
- 12.
Ruby was the only student in her classroom most of the year.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
Ruby was the first African American to attend college.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 14.
Ruby eventually got a job as a(n)...
- A.
Flight Attendant
- B.
Travel Agent
- C.
Elementary Teacher
- D.
Librarian
Correct Answer
B. Travel Agent -
- 15.
Ruby Bridges established a foundation whose mission was to bring together children of different backgrounds.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 16.
After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Ruby Bridges...
- A.
Moved as far away from the destroyed city as possible.
- B.
Cleaned up the whole town.
- C.
Used her fame to tell people what was going on and make people aware of the need to rebuild.
- D.
Asked all the schools to remain closed.
Correct Answer
C. Used her fame to tell people what was going on and make people aware of the need to rebuild. -
- 17.
Ruby and her family lived in the Ninth Ward and many of their neighbors supported them.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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