Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last Review

What is the author's specific focus of this expository essay, "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last"?

• the narration of events
• Jackie Robinson, the subject of the essay
• Jackie Robinson, the subject of the essay
• the author's opinions and ideas

In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," why do the authors include information about racism?

• It helps the reader understand why fans and players did not want the races to play together.
• It helps to explain why Robinson had a glorious career in the major leagues.
• It helps to explain why the Dodgers were a winning team.
• It is the main point that tells why Robinson had to be brave to succeed in the majors.

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In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," why do the authors include information about racism?

• It helps the reader understand why fans and players did not want the races to play together.
• It helps to explain why Robinson had a glorious career in the major leagues.
• It helps to explain why the Dodgers were a winning team.
• It is the main point that tells why Robinson had to be brave to succeed in the majors.

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Which of the following is an example of PREJUDICED behavior?

• not allowing your firend to copy from your paper during an important test
• choosing to play rather than help your parents with household chores
• not allowing girls to play on your team because you view them as poor athletes
• being too lazy to finish an assignment on your own

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In what order are most of the details presented in "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last"?

• as cause and effect
• in order of appearance
• chronological order
• random order

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In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," what was team owner Branch Rickey's goal?

• to segregate professional baseball
• to integrate professional baseball
• to start a Negro baseball league
• to play major league baseball

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In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," which fact supports the idea that baseball was a popular sport?

• Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
• The Dodgers beat the Boston Braves, 5-3.
• Robinson was 28 years old and a superb athlete.
• On April 15 - Opening Day - 26,623 fans came out to Ebbets Field.

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The authors of "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last" say that one reason for Robinson's greatness was his

• his good looks.
• sportsmanship.
• playing ability
• speaking ability

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In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," why didn't Branch Rickey want Robinson to fight when players insulted him?

• He wanted the fans and the other baseball players to like Robinson.
• He knew that Robinson's bravery and dignity would set a good example.
• He did not want any player to get hurt.
• He hoped Robinson would quit.

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Which word best describes Jackie Robinson in "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last"?

• angry
• destroyed
• prejudiced
• determined

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