Jackie Robinson and Major League Baseball

One way that Major League Baseball was different in the 1940s is that ________.

• all the players were White

• all the players were Black

• the screens were much bigger

• there were no fans

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Which best describes Jackie Robinson? Choose TWO.

• bored

• talented

• brave

• afraid

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In the line "In 1949, he was named one of the most valuable players in Major League Baseball," the word valuable means ________.

• brave

• important

• nervous

• hopeful

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Which sentence best supports the answer to question 3?

• "He dreamed of playing a professional sport."

• "But Robinson was up for the challenge."

• "Excited and a little nervous, he joined the all-White team."

• "He . . . helped the Dodgers reach five more World Series."

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The sidebar "Jackie Up Close" shows how ________.

• Robinson worked for equal rights

• Robinson was a great athlete in school

• Robinson was recognized for his talent

• Robinson stole 200 bases in his career

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The article is mostly about how Jackie Robinson ________.

• started playing baseball in school

•  had many achievements even though he

  was treated unfairly

•  helped his team win the World Series

• wore number 42 on his jersey

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Describe the challenges Jackie Robinson had to overcome to become one of the

greatest players in baseball. Use text evidence to support your answer.

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