Exit Ticket: Jackie Robinson

What did Jackie Robinson do when people mistreated him after he started playing in the major leagues?

• He asked to be moved to a different baseball team.
• He yelled at people who mistreated him.
• He ignored them and focused on playing baseball.
• He quit baseball and started a new career.

Branch Rickey was Jackie Robinson's ADVOCATE who worked to get him into the major leagues. What is an ADVOCATE?

• a supporter
• a player
• a legacy
• an ancestor

Which happened first?

• Branch Rickey signs Jackie Robinson.
• Jackie Robinson wins Rookie of the Year.
• Jackie Robinson starts playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
• Jackie Robinson plays baseball in the Negro League.

Which sentence about Jackie Robinson is FALSE?

• He opened the door for other black baseball players.
• He was the pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
• He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
• He fought discrimination in nonviolent ways.

Some players mistreated Robinson, but he still scored a lot of runs and helped his team win. What does this say about him?

• He tried not to draw attention to himself.
• He became discouraged and got angry easily.
• He was able to play well under tough conditions.
• He felt unsure of his skills as a baseball player.