Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was dependable. What is dependability?

• patience

• controlling others

• being trustworthy and reliable

Jackie received the MVP award in

• 2005

• 1949

• 1965

In 1945, Robinson joined which team?

• Kansas City Monarchs

• The Groundhogs

• The Stampers

Branch Rickey wanted Jackie to join the Dodgers because

• he looked good in blue and white

• he was always ready to fight

• he would have patience and be strong enough to handle any problems

Good sportsmanship means

• treating the other players with respect and not getting angry

• calling the other team and players names

• cheating

Jackie was born in

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Savannah, Georgia

• Cairo, Georgia

How did Jackie Robinson die?

• a heart attack

• a gunshot wound

• falling out of a tree

Jackie was known for fighting for _________

• courage

• Major League Baseball

• civil rights

Decide if the question is true or false:

In high school and college, Jackie played on four sports teams.

• True

• False

Decide if the question is true or false:

He didn't have patience for people being mean to him

• True

• False