The Noble Experiment Test Review

Front

What role did Charley Thomas play in the autobiography that was significant?

a. He helped Ricky hire Jackie.

b. Thomas helped shift Branch Rickey's career path.

c. He introduced Ricky to Jackie.

d. His helped Rickey understand the importance of change.

Back

His actions led Branch Rickey to realize the importance of change.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What was Branch Rickey's goal upon taking over the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1943?

a. to integrate baseball by signing an African-American player

b. to relocate the Brooklyn Dodgers to a different city

c. to eliminate discriminatory fans from the stadium

d. to establish a new baseball league

Back

to integrate baseball by signing an African-American player

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Front

Which term best fits Branch Rickey's character?

a. irritable

b. guarded

c.fair-minded

d. aggressive

Back

fair-minded

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CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What was Jackie Robinson's reaction when Branch Rickey proposed him joining the team?

a. excited

b. offended

c. terrified

d. calm

Back

offended

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

Front

What was the reason behind Branch Rickey's decision to inform Robinson about the potential challenges he would face?

a. to discourage Robinson from accepting the position

b. to assess Robinson's resilience and ability to overcome adversity

c. to reassure Robinson of his acceptance and support

d. to provoke Robinson into reacting aggressively

Back

to assess Robinson's resilience and ability to overcome adversity

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Front

What significant event influenced Branch Rickey's perspective on racial prejudice in baseball during his time in South Bend, Indiana?

a. He was inspired by a teammate's exceptional performance and decided to recruit more African American players.

b. He witnessed racial discrimination firsthand and committed to challenging it within the sport.

c. He had a disagreement with a local business owner over racial segregation policies.

d. He experienced a personal loss in a game and pledged to improve his team's diversity.

Back

He witnessed racial discrimination firsthand and committed to challenging it within the sport.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What was a crucial characteristic Branch Rickey looked for in the African American player he chose?

a. Ability to outperform all white players in baseball skills

b. Eagerness to win the approval of the audience through effort

c. Capacity to endure criticism with a smile, avoiding retaliation

d. Strength to withstand hostility without resorting to violence

Back

Strength to withstand hostility without resorting to violence

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Front

What deceptive action did Branch Rickey take regarding African-American players?

a. Pretended to initiate an African-American league

b. Publicly claimed he was against signing African-American players

c. Previously dismissed an African-American player from the team

d. Broke a promise to recruit an African-American player

Back

Pretended to initiate an African-American league

Front

What characteristic is most indicative of a text being an autobiography?

a. The narrative is presented in chronological order.

b. It contains a detailed bibliography at the end.

c. It is written from the first-person perspective.

d. The story involves historical figures and true events.

Back

It is written from the first-person perspective.

Front

Why did Branch Rickey purposefully insult Jackie Robinson during their initial meeting?

a. To prepare him for the racial prejudice he would encounter

b. To provoke him and see if it would enhance his performance

c. To understand how Robinson would react to personal antagonism

d. To show Robinson the kind of reception he might expect from teammates

Back

To prepare him for the racial prejudice he would encounter

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CCSS.RI.7.6