Riley Tone and Mood (Ruby Bridges) – Flashcards
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What is tone?
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the author's attitude toward the story
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What is mood?
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how the story makes you feel
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What year did Ruby Bridges experience her transfer to her new school?
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1960
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What could black people not do?
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drink out of white fountains or sit next to white people on the bus
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What is the correct term to use for "white and black people separated"?
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segregation
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Where is Ruby from?
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New Orleans
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How old was Ruby when she transferred to her new school?
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six years old
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During this time, what did the Supreme Court say?
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That all schools have to be integrated.
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How did Ruby get accepted to her new school?
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She passed a required test.
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According to the rap song, what is Ruby like?
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a brave, confident, determined, courageous hero
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What were the people like on Ruby's first day?
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cruel, mob-like, angry, white, loud
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Who did the president send to protect Ruby?
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guards
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What was Ruby's teacher's name?
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Mrs. Henry
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How long did it take for all the white kids to come back to school after Ruby's first day?
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months
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What was Mrs. Henry like?
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kind and a good teacher (she taught Ruby many things)
