Promises to Keep: "Why My Father?"

Who did Jackie Robinson meet with to discuss playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers?

• his wife

• Satchel Paige

• Clyde Sukeforth

• Branch Rickey

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What did Branch Rickey want to know about Jackie Robinson?

• his athletic ability

• what teams he played for

• what kind of person he was

• where he lived

What did Branch Rickey learn about Jackie Robinson by talking to people who knew him? (Check ALL that apply.)

• Jackie was raised in a religious home.

• Jackie was a serious guy.

• Jackie had a strong personality.

• Jackie was not competitive.

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What kinds of questions did Branch Rickey ask Jackie in their first meeting?

• questions about his sports career

• questions about his character

• questions about his teammates

• questions about California

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How did Jackie Robinson feel about the opportunity to play in the Major Leagues?

• excited

• angry

• scared

• thrilled

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What THREE things did Branch Rickey tell Jackie that he would have to do? (Choose 3.)

• hold back his anger

• control his impulse to strike back

• strike back against racist fans

• play extraordinary ball in spite of fear

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What did Jackie Robinson see as his chance to do?

• to make more money

• to avenge the racism of his boyhood

• to help right injustice

• to fight back when attacked

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What did Branch Rickey ask Jackie if he could do?

• hit home runs

• move to Brooklyn

• stand the pressure and hold back his anger

• fight back against verbal and physical attacks

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What kind of approach to change would Jackie need to take?

• a violent approach

• an angry approach

• a nonviolent approach

• a weak approach

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Branch Rickey knew Jackie Robinson had the __________ and __________ to succeed.

• self-control and courage

• confidence and determination

• athletic ability and faith

• support and responsibility

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