Famous African Americans - Jackie Robinson

According to the text, when did Jackie Robinson lead the Brooklyn Dodgers to a World Series victory?

• 1947

• 1955

• 1962

• 1984

Which best describes the structure of the second paragraph?

• the problems Robinson faced as a baseball player and his solutions

• important events in Robinson’s life told in order from earliest to most recent

• the causes and effects of Robinson's baseball career

• a list of the responsibilities for playing second base

The most amazing thing about Jackie Robinson was his courage. Even though he was an incredible player, many people didn’t like him. Why? They didn’t like the fact that he was African American. Every game was a trial for him. He had to put up with viewers and other players making racist remarks towards him. Sometimes even his own teammates called him names.

What can you conclude based on this information?

• No one was supportive of Robinson’s baseball career.

• People didn’t like Robinson, because he was a bad player.

• Racism made it difficult for Robinson to play baseball.

• Robinson is considered the best baseball player of all time.

Based on the text, how can some of Robinson's teammates best be described?

• Some teammates were racist.

• Some teammates were not good baseball players.

• Some teammates were also African American.

• Some teammates wanted to be second baseman.

What does this text mainly describe?

• why Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers

• how the Brooklyn Dodgers won a World Series in 1955

• Jackie Robinson’s career and why it was important

• famous African American athletes from different sports

Although he played multiple positions, he was most famous for playing second base. He was also an outstanding hitter and fast runner.

As used in these sentences, what does the word “multiple” mean?

• easiest

• most important

• very unusal

• more than one

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

_________ Robinson was an incredible baseball player, many people didn’t like him.

• Otherwise

• so

• although

• however

Definition: When you are going through pain or suffering

• player

• pain

• trial

• court

Definition: Facing your fear or danger

• fighting

• baseball

• racism

• courage

Definition: A success in a game or war

• victory

• compete

• success

• win