Satchel Paige Quiz

What does the word "legendary" mean as used to describe Satchel Paige?

• Unknown

• Famous and admired for a long time

• A new discovery

• Not successful

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What does "pitcher" mean in the context of baseball?

• A container for holding liquids

• A player who throws the baseball to the batter

• A type of baseball

• The coach of a baseball team

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The term "innovative" best fits which of the following descriptions?

• Following the rules strictly

• Having traditional values

• Introducing new ideas; original and creative

• Being very old-fashioned

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What does "barrier" mean in the context of breaking racial barriers?

• A physical obstacle

• A long journey

• An act of winning a game

• Something that blocks progress or prevents achievement

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The word "perseverance" is best defined as:

• Giving up easily

• Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

• Being very quick

• Lack of interest

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What does "inducted" mean as used in the context of being inducted into the Hall of Fame?

• Expelled

• Invited as a guest

• Formally admitted to a position or organization

• To be given a prize

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The term "trailblazer" best fits which of the following descriptions?

• Someone who follows others

• A person who makes a new track through wild country

• A person who is the first to do something; an innovator

• A professional hiker

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What does "era" mean in the context of a sports era?

• A mistake

• A short period of time

• A particular period in history

• The end of a game

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The word "talent" in the context of Satchel Paige's pitching ability means:

• A secret

• Natural aptitude or skill

• A learned behavior

• A type of baseball pitch

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What does "inspiration" mean as used to describe Satchel Paige's influence on others?

• A feeling of being tired

• A process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative

• A form of entertainment

• A method of teaching

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