Understanding Jackie Robinson: A Story of Courage and Change

What was Jackie Robinson named after?

• A famous athlete

• A historical landmark

• A family member

• President Roosevelt

What sport did Jackie not play as a child?

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Hockey

What lesson did Jackie's mother teach by sharing food?

• Generosity leads to friendship

• Food should always be shared

• Planning is essential

• Saving is better than sharing

Which college did Jackie Robinson attend?

• Yale

• Harvard

• Stanford

• UCLA

What was unique about Jackie Robinson's college sports achievement?

• None of the above

• Set a record in basketball scoring

• Lettered in four sports in one season

• Won a national title in football

Who helped Jackie Robinson break into Major League Baseball?

• Branch Rickey

• Babe Ruth

• Joe DiMaggio

• Ted Williams

What was Jackie warned about before joining Major League Baseball?

• Travel difficulties

• Racial abuse

• Team rivalry

• Financial issues

What did Jackie Robinson achieve in his first professional baseball game?

• Both A and B

• Stole a base

• Neither A nor B

• Hit a home run

What number is retired across all Major League Baseball teams in honor of Jackie Robinson?

• 56

• 42

• 24

• 99

What does the narrator reveal about his personal connection to the story?

• His father is depicted in the book

• His father wrote the book

• He met Jackie Robinson

• He used to play baseball