Promises to Keep: "Play Ball!"

How long after Jackie Robinson signed with the Montreal Royals did he marry Rachel Annetta Isum?

• Four months

• Six months

• Four weeks

• One year

Where did the Royals' training camp take place?

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Los Angeles, California

• Pensacola, Florida

• Daytona Beach, Florida

Which of the following did NOT happen to the author's parents on their way to Florida?

• They were forced to give up their seats on the plane.

• They were bumped from two flights.

• They were not allowed to eat in the coffee shop.

• They had to travel separately from each other.

How did Jackie Robinson respond to questions from reporters?

• He did not answer their questions.

• He said he did not know if he was good enough to play for the Dodgers.

• He answered angrily.

• He answered confidently.

Why did the Royals need to move their practices from Sanford back to Daytona Beach?

• Due to threatened violence against the black players

• There weren't enough fields to play on in Sanford

• It rained too much in Sanford

• Jackie couldn't get to Sanford

What surprised the author's parents when they went to Montreal, Canada?

• the cold weather

• the people were unfriendly

• the people were warm and friendly

• the warm weather

How did Jackie respond to threats and violence?

• He fought back.

• He played even harder.

• He shouted insults.

• He cried.

What was the big news Jackie received over the phone while he was on the road?

• He and his wife were expecting their first child.

• He received a standing ovation.

• He won the Most Valuable Player award.

• He would no longer be able to play baseball.

What was Jackie voted after his first season with the Montreal Royals?

• He was voted captain of the team.

• He was voted Most Valuable Player.

• He was voted an All-Star.

• He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

What happened on April 10, 1947?

• Jackie was fired from baseball.

• Jackie began playing with the Montreal Royals.

• It was announced that Jackie was going to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

• Jack Roosevelt, Jr. was born.