Do you know about Ruby Bridges? Take this quiz！

Ruby Bridges made history as a youngster and had a profound effect on American politics. Put your knowledge of this pivotal period in American history to the test.

• In what year did Ruby begin attending classes in the state of Louisiana?

  • 1945

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  • 1950

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  • 1960

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  • 1965

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• What did the other parents react when they found out their children will be in class with Ruby?

  • Organised a bake sale

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  • Greetings to her

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  • Became infuriated

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  • Completed the grievance form

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• When did Ruby first attend grade school?

  • 6

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  • 7

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  • 8

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  • 9

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• Can you tell me about Ruby's first day of school?

  • A rally in favor of Ruby took place

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  • There was a massive racist rally outside

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  • There was a gathering of parents

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  • To be honest, there is nothing

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• How did teachers react to that?

  • Only one teacher was willing to take Ruby on as a student

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  • Every one was on board with Ruby

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  • No one would even consider instructing Ruby

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  • The entire faculty resigned

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• How many days of class did Ruby not attend due to this protest?

  • 0

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  • About a week

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  • 30 days

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  • Half the year

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• So, how did things wrap up?

  • The school was closed down by the police

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  • Ruby had to flee to another state

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  • Ruby was forced to leave school

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  • Other all-white schools gradually began to welcome black pupils

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• What does Ruby do now?

  • She's a public speaker and activist

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  • She's a scientist

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  • She's a teacher

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  • She's a physicist

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