Jackie Robinson Quiz #2

Why was Jackie Robinson the most daring player?

• He won the most games.

• He was the first African American player to play Major League Baseball.

• He was MVP and in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Who was the owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers?

• Jimmy Carter

• Dr. King

• Jackie Robinson

• Branch Rickey

Who was the first African American to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers?

• Jimmy Carter

• Jackie Robinson

• Martin L. King Jr.

• Pee Wee Reese

What did Branch Rickey know was wrong about the Major Leagues?

• To keep black players out of the league

• To keep black players in the army

• to have mean players

What college did Robinson go to?

• UCLA

• Georgia Tech

• Morehouse College

What was the highest honor Robinson received in 1949?

• Most Valuable Player Award

• The Most Valuable Hitter Award

• The Most Bases Award

What were the sports Robinson played in college?

• football, baseball, soccer, and tennis

• volley ball, tennis, track and field, and football

• football, track and field, basketball, and baseball

Which of these events happened first in Jackie Robinson's life?

• He joined the army and was arrested for refusing to give up his seat.

• He left college to support his family, who had very little money.

• He was born into a poor family in Cairo, Georgia.

Which word best describes Jackie Robinson?

• shy

• funny

• weak

• brave

How was Jackie Robinson different from the other baseball players of his time in major league baseball?

• He never learned how to read or write.

• He was the only player to have children.

• He was the oldest baseball player.

• He was an African American.