Roberto Clemente Reading Quiz

Where was Roberto born?

• America

• Puerto Rico

• Dominican Republic

• 1934

What was the name of his wife?

• Roberto

• Vera

• Luis

• Nicaragua

On what team did he play for 18 years?

• Brooklyn Dodgers

• Atlanta Braves

• 1955

• Pittsburgh Pirates

When did Roberto die?

• Nicaragua

• 1972

• 1964

• 1955

Why was Roberto flying to Nicaragua?

• He was helping earthquake victims there.

• He was going to a baseball game there.

• He was going to visit his family there.

• He was receiving an award there.

When did Roberto win the World Series MVP award?

• 1972

• 1971

• 1966

• 1955

Did Roberto get married before or after he joined the Pirates?

• before

• after

• the same year

Why is Roberto thought of as a great humanitarian?

• He was a good athlete.

• He helped people.

• He had many sons.

• He died early.

Why didn't Roberto's family want him to take the trip to Nicaragua?

• They were worried because the weather was bad.

• They didn't want him to spend money in another country.

• There was an earthquake in Puerto Rico.

• He would miss a baseball game.

Which award did Roberto Clemente NOT win?

• National League Batting Champion

• Gold Glove

• National League MVP

• Silver Slugger