Through My Eyes

According to the selection from Through My Eyes, why is Ruby able to attend a formerly all-white public school?

• She is awarded a scholarship to the school.

• The school has established a special program for gifted black students.

• The federal courts have ordered an end to racial segregation in public schools.

• The NAACP has offered to pay for Ruby's school uniform, books, and tuition.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

As explained in the selection from Through My Eyes, which of these reasons do the people from the NAACP give to encourage Ruby’s parents to send Ruby to William Frantz, the formerly all-white public school? Choose 3 options

• William Frantz is relatively close to Ruby's home.

• By attending, she will meet important, influential people.

• Her attendance will help other black children in the future.

• William Frantz is better than the school she currently attends.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which statement best expresses the attitude or viewpoint of the young Ruby Bridges as portrayed in the selection from Through My Eyes?

• She is a scholarly child who will do anything necessary to get a good education.

• She is unwilling to face the reality of events and instead prefers to daydream.

• She does not fully understand the implications of the events taking place.

• She is a rebellious child who refuses to live up to society's expectations.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

In of the selection from Through My Eyes, how does Ruby's father feel about her attendance at William Frantz?

• At first he is pleased, but he grows worried about Ruby's safety.

• At first he is against Ruby's participation, but later he is proud of Ruby's bravery.

• At first he is indifferent to the situation, but later he becomes angry at social injustice

• At first he is worried, but later he is pleased by the reception Ruby gets

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of integrate in this passage from Through My Eyes? What I didn’t know in kindergarten was that a federal court in New Orleans was about to force two white public schools to admit black students. The plan was to integrate only the first grade for that year.

• compare and contrast

• mix groups together

• visit for a short time

• predict the future of

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of barricades in this passage from Through My Eyes? There were reporters and film cameras and people everywhere. I guess the police couldn’t keep them behind the barricades.

• traffic lights

• front of buildings

• temporary fences or walls

• windows of emergency vehicles

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of boycott in this sentence from Through My Eyes? They wanted to be sure white parents would boycott the school and not let their children attend.

• protest by refusing to use or participate

• postpone to a more convenient time

• show prejudice toward others

• voice strong feelings

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

According to the selection from Through My Eyes, what is the main reason that Ruby’s mother wants her to attend the formerly all-white public school?

• to attend a school closer to home

• to be part of an important social change

• to learn how to face real-world problems

• to get a higher-quality learning experience

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2