Testing the Ice

Why did Jackie like that their house was surrounded by woods?

• He loved nature

• It made their home more secure and free from strangers.

• He hated seeing the traffic

• It made their property worth more money

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In 1945, hotels were often segregated, so black players had a hard time finding a place to sleep.

• True

• False

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Why did Jackie ultimately decide to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers?

• He wanted to be famous

• He wanted to show his daughter that he was talented enough to make it

• Rachel forced him to join, even though he hated baseball

• He wanted to break the color barrier to give opportunity to other minorities after him

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What did Jackie do after he retired?

• Became VP of a coffee company

• Wrote books

• Protested alongside MLK Jr.

• All of the above

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What made Jackie Robinson uncomfortable/scared?

• Woods

• Cars

• Water

• Dodgers

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the story, how did the author show that Jackie was nervous about the ice?

• He had a tear in his eyes when his children asked him to go.

• He was purposely very slow to put on his snow gear.

• He yelled at his children that they were dumb to go out on the ice

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Why was Jackie's daughter worried about her father going out on the ice?

• Jackie was fine

• Jackie weighed too heavy

• Jackie didn't have the right gear on

• Jackie can't swim

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Which quote from the text shows that Jackie's daughter is proud of him?

• "It was just an air bubble!"

• "My dad is the bravest man alive".

• "It's safe! Put on your skates!"

• "A terrible noise roared from below the ice"

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Jackie Robinson's situation on the ice is similar to what experience?

• His bravery in breaking the color barrier in baseball.

• His commitment to his kids and their fun.

• His devotion to his wife and their marriage

• His disapproval of segregation and racial inequality

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What is one word that would describe Jackie based on this picture book?

• Disappointed

• Curious

• Courageous

• Defeated

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