Jackie Robinson Quizziz

What sport did Jackie Robinson NOT excel in during high school?

• Football

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Track

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Which team did Robinson join in the professional Negro Leagues?

• New York Yankees

• Kansas City Monarchs

• Chicago Cubs

• Boston Red Sox

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Who was the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers that Robinson met?

• Branch Rickey

• Joe Torre

• Billy Martin

• Casey Stengel

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What does the word "marred" mean as used in the sentence:

"He never saw direct combat, but his military career was marred by racial problems."

• To improve

• To damage or spoil

• To celebrate

• To ignore

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What position did Robinson play in the 1949 All-Star game?

• First base

• Third base

• Second base

• Shortstop

What was one of the physical challenges Robinson faced from opponents?

• A broken arm

• A 7-inch gash in his leg

• A sprained ankle

• A concussion

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What does the word "hurled" mean as used in the sentence:

Some players were physically violent — he once received a 7-inch gash in his leg from an opponent who spiked him with his cleats — while others hurled verbal racial insults at him and his teammates

• shouted

• admired

• encouraged

• agreed

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How does paragraph 5 contribute to the main idea of the text?

• It lists the events that made Jackie Robinson successful.

• It shows that Jackie Robinson fought racism throughout his life, including before playing baseball.

• It shows that Rachel Robinson was an amazing partner and support system for Jackie.

• It explains how quickly Jackie Robinson's ability helped him advance from the Minor to the Major Leagues.

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How did Jackie Robinson's accomplishments in baseball make him a hero to many?

• He was the best player ever

• He broke barriers and inspired change

• He played for the most popular team

• He won every game he played

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What does the author mean by the phrase "African-American fans flooded to Dodgers games" in paragraph 10?

• African-American fans boycotted the games and did not attend due to disagreements with Jackie Robinson

• African-American fans flooded the stadium with water.

• African-American fans attended the games in large numbers to support Jackie Robinson.

• African-American fans were not allowed to attend Dodgers games.

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