From Through My Eyes

What sort of reception does Ruby get when she arrives for her first day at William Frantz Public School?

• intimidating and cruel

• cautious, but friendly

• cold and indifferent

• positive, but hectic

Which statement best expresses the attitude or viewpoint of young Ruby Bridges?

• She is a scholarly child who will do anything 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 rebellious and refuses to live up to society's expectations

What does the author mean when she says, "Young children never know about racism at the start"?

• Children born racist. They don´t learn racism from adults.

• Children aren´t born racist. They learn racism from adults.

• Children would born racist. They would learn racism from adults.

When Ruby walked into her new school_______________.

• people yelled and threw things

• people cheered and clapped

• the other students laughed at her

Through My Eyes is an example of a(n)

• child's fantasy novel.

• memoir.

• historical fiction

• standard biography.

What is an example of a central idea present in Through My Eyes?

• Ruby Bridges

• Hidden lunches can cause problems with pests.

• Teaching a class of one can be fun and exciting.

• The desegregation and integration of southern schools was a difficult, but necessary task. 

Themes in Through My Eyes include

• racism, equality, and civil rights.

• power, greed, and a life of opulence. 

• artistic representation in many mediums.

• home, magic, and endurance.

What is the primary theme explored in 'Through My Eyes'?

• A) Friendship and loyalty

• B) Racism and civil rights

• C) Adventure and discovery

• D) Love and family

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Through My Eyes' to convey Ruby's experiences?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) First-person narrative

• D) Foreshadowing

How does Ruby Bridges describe her feelings on her first day at William Frantz Public School in 'Through My Eyes'?

• A) Excited and eager

• B) Nervous but determined

• C) Indifferent and detached

• D) Angry and rebellious