Jackie Robinson Justice at Las

Which of the following is the best clue that "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last" is an expository essay? 

• The authors use the pronoun we. 
• The authors provide information about Jackie Robinson.
• The authors tell you about events in their childhood.
• The authors show that they don't agree on many subjects. 

In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," what was team owner Branch Rickey's goal? 

• to segregate professional baseball
• to play major league baseball
• to integrate professional baseball
• to start a Negro baseball league

In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," why didn't Branch Rickey want Robinson to fight when players insulted him? 

• He did not want any player to get hurt. 
• He hoped Robinson would quit. 
• He wanted the fans and the other baseball players to like Robinson.
• He knew that Robinson's bravery and dignity would set a good example. 

In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," what made Robinson's first season on a Dodgers' minor league team difficult? 

• He was insulted by fans and players.
• He was injured. 
• He kept getting angry. 
• He was nervous all the time. 

According to "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," why did Jackie Robinson's teammates finally accept him as a team member? 

• He was a baseball player. 
• He helped the Dodgers win. 
• Branch Rickey ordered them to accept Robinson.
• They believed it was the best thing for America. 

According to the authors of "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," which quality made Robinson a great baseball player? 

• his skill in fielding, hitting a baseball, and sparking the Dodgers to win
• his race
• his speaking ability
• his bravery in being the first African American in major league baseball

Which is the best description of most of the details in "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last"? 

• exciting events and descriptions
• persuasive arguments and ideas
• facts and supporting details
• humorous anecdotes and exaggerations

In what order are most of the details presented in "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last"? 

• as cause and effect
• the order that events happened
• random order
• in order of importance

In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," which fact supports the idea that baseball was a popular sport? 

• Robinson was 28 years old and a superb athlete
• The Dodgers beat the Boston Braves 5-3
• Ob April 15- Opening Day- 26,623 fans came out to Ebbets Fied. 
• Robinson signed with the Dodgers.

Which word best describes Jackie Robinson in "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last?"

• prejudiced
• angry
• destroyed
• determined