Ruby Bridges Goes to School

What is one thing that segregation did?

• It stopped white teachers from teaching black children.

• It forced black people to stay in one place.

• It kept black and white people from living in the same neighborhoods or going to the same schools.

• It allowed white people to move into black people's homes.

Why did the government say that Ruby Bridges should go to the Frantz School?

• Black teachers taught there.

• The school was closer to her home than the school for black children.

• Ruby had trouble with school so this one was better for her.

• Ruby's old school had too many students.

What happened when Ruby started going to Frantz Elementary?

• Parents took their white children out of school.

• Ruby's friends at school teased her.

• Some teachers at the school quit their jobs.

• Many windows at the school were broken.

What did Norman Rockwell do?

• He taught Ruby how to read.

• He went to school with Ruby.

• He gave Ruby a job.

• He made a famous painting of Ruby walking to school.

What was Ruby's first grade teacher's name?

• Mrs. Smith

• Mrs. Marshall

• Mrs. Henry

• Mrs. Gardner

Ruby received a medal for her bravery from President Bill Clinton.

• True

• False

Ruby had to be walked into the school by federal marshals each day.

• True

• False

Ruby and Mrs. Henry never saw each other again after Ruby was finished with first grade.

• True

• False