Famous
Segregation
School
100

The First Lady wrote to Ruby Bridges. True or False

True

100

What is segregation? 

When people are separated by the color of their skin

100

How did Ruby feel about school? 

Ruby felt cal and confidence and ready to learn. 

200

Give an example of segregation.

Black and white people could not eat at the same restaurants

Black people could not live wherever they want



200

Ruby came to school with and smile and ready to get down to business. What does business mean? 

task 

300

Why did some people write about Ruby?

She did and important and brave thing 

she was brave

300

Did Ruby help stop segregation in the restaurants?  

No

300

Why did Ruby Bridges attend William Frantz Elementary? 

The governor said that segregation is wrong and children should be able to go to whatever school they want. 

It was closer to her house. 

400

WHy did people read about Ruby in the newspaper? 

She did a brave and important thing

400

How does Ruby feel about learning everyday when she goes to class? 

Excited to learn

500

What is an example of segregation in the Ruby Bridges Story?

Children of different races attended different schools.

500

What is the main topic of the Ruby Bridges Story? 

A. A famous writer said Ruby was brave

B. Many people knew who Ruby was and admired her

C. The First Lady wrote to Ruby

D. A famous artist painted Ruby. 

B. Many people knew who Ruby was and admired her.