Prep for State Reading Assessment - Jackie Robinson pg.16

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• to explain how Jackie Robinson was able to change athletics for African-Americans

• to describe the influence Jackie Robinson had on politics

• to inform the reader about the civil rights movement

• to explain how Jackie Robinson contributed to athletics and politics

Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

• Baseball's First Hall of Famer

• Fighting Segregation in Sports

• The Story of #42

• Robinson's Life

What is the purpose of the last paragraph?

• It describes Robinson's interest in the civil rights movement.

• It explains how Robinson spent his life after his baseball career.

• It informs the reader about Robinson's life as a businessman.

• It describes how Robinson's health affected his career.

As used in the passage, the word discharge most nearly means

• dismissal

• execution

• expulsion

• medal

From the information provided in the passage, which of the following statements draws the most logical conclusion?

• Robinson learned his business abilities during World War II.

• Robinson's athletic skills were demonstrated only in baseball.

• Robinson had little interest in fighting the segregation of African Americans.

• Robinson had no interest in running for office.