I Am Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson's middle name comes from

• a President.

• a famous baseball player.

• his dad.

• the first name of his grandpa.

How old was Jackie when he encountered one of his scariest moments?

• 9

• 11

• 8

• 10

What was the one thing that made Jackie happier than anything else?

• food

• swimming

• sports

• baseball

Mr. Anderson said courage comes from being

• a leader.

• different.

• right.

• wrong.

On April 18, 1946, Jackie Robinson played his first professional

• swimming match.

• basketball game.

• football game.

• baseball game.

Later, Jackie played for the Dodgers. His number was ____ and has been retired from the game.

• 34

• 24

• 42

• 98

What did the B on Jackie's hat stand for?

• brave

• buoyant

• baseball

• Brooklynn

Many people didn't like Jackie playing baseball because he was

• too good.

• black.

• not good enough.

• Asian.

True or False: Jackie Robinson was treated very badly by people, but his bravery led the way for others black athletes to be accepted.

• True

• False

True or False: The park where Jackie was not allowed to swim is now called Robinson Park.

• True

• False