Early Life
How many teachers were willing to teach Ruby Bridges?
One, Ms. Henry
How many siblings did Ruby Bridges have?
Four
Ruby Bridges had lunch with who.
Mrs. Henry (teacher)
Who in Ruby Bridges family was affected by her going to a white school?
All of family
How old was Ruby when she was chosen to go to an all white school?
6 years old
How many students were in Ruby Bridges class after the 1st week?
Only Ruby Bridges was left in the class
True or False: It was very brave of Ruby and her parents to take the first step in integrating the schools.
True
Ruby Bridges was not allowed to go out to ____ at school.
Go out to recess
True or false: Ruby Bridge's dad worked at a gas station, and her mom worked night jobs.
True
What state was Ruby Bridges born in?
Mississippi
How many people had to escort Ruby Bridges to school?
4 men
What was the name of the all white school Ruby was chosen to attend?
William Frantz Elementary School
How long did it take the parents of the white students to start sending the children back to William Frantz?
Near the end of the first year
How often would Ruby Bridges have a counselling session?
Once a week
What age was Ruby Bridges when she moved to New Orleans with her parents?
6 years old
How many black students passed the test and were allowed to go to a white school?
6 children
a. What does the word "segregation" mean?
b. What does the word "integration" mean?
a. Separating people based on race
b. Bringing people together
What caused Mrs. Henry ( Ruby Bridges teacher) to eat lunch with Ruby Bridges?
Ruby Bridges hid her lunch in a closet
What sport did Ruby enjoy playing?
Softball
When Ruby Bridges arrived at school what were people doing.
Throwing things at Ruby and rioting against her going to a white school.
What job did Ruby Bridges have for 15 years after graduating high school?
Travel Agent
When experience caused Ruby Bridges to start to understand that her race was affecting her school life?
When another student rejected her friendship
After winter break what did Ruby Bridges experience?
Nightmares