Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates (TEST)

What is the title of the story?

• "The Challenge"

• "Raymond's Run"

• "La Bamba"

• "Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates"

Answer explanation

Roberto not only is the pride of Pittsburgh, but he's the pride of Puerto Rico as well.

Who is the author of the story?

• Jonah Winter

• Gary Soto

• Mr. Nieves

• Luis Cruz

Answer explanation

He is the author of more than 30 nonfiction picture books.

Which was Roberto Clemente's jersey number?

• 12

• 18

• 21

• 30

Answer explanation

Since 2015, an effort has been made by many Latin baseball players and fans to convince Major League Baseball to retire Roberto Clemente's number around the league. The movement is known as #Retire21.

Which team did Roberto Clemente play for during his entire Major League Baseball career?

• New York Yankees

• Oakland Athletics

• Pittsburgh Pirates

• Cincinnati Reds

Answer explanation

He played for the Pirates from 1955 until 1972.

KEY VOCABULARY:
An offer to come somewhere.

• introduce

• invitation

• credit

• respect

KEY VOCABULARY:
A way to show respect.

• honor

• mighty

• introduce

• invitation

KEY VOCABULARY:
To present a person to others.

• mighty

• honor

• introduce

• celebrate

KEY VOCABULARY:

Powerful, strong.

• respect

• honor

• mighty

• credit

KEY VOCABULARY:
To show joy or happiness because of an event.

• respect

• credit

• spirit

• celebration

KEY VOCABULARY:
Admiration.

• respect

• mighty

• introduce

• invitation

Answer explanation

Roberto Clemente was well-respected by his peers, and children around Latin-America.