Jackie Robinson: A Nobel Experiment EXIT TICKET

What was the first question Branch Rickey asked Jackie Robinson?

• Do you like baseball?

• Are you ready to play?

• You got a girl?

• Where are you from?

Why did Jackie Robinson feel his heart racing faster?

• He was nervous about meeting Branch Rickey.

• He was excited about playing baseball.

• He was thinking about his future with Rachel.

• He was worried about losing his job.

What was Jackie Robinson's initial reaction to Branch Rickey's question about having a girl?

• He was confused and unsure.

• He was angry and defensive.

• He was amused and laughed.

• He was indifferent and silent.

How did Jackie initially feel when Mr. Rickey questioned his courage?

• Relief

• Anger

• Insulted

• Amused

What warning did Mr. Rickey give to Jackie Robinson?

• They had no army and very few supporters if he choose to sign with the Dodgers

• They had too many players

• They had financial issues

• They had too much media attention

What did Mr. Rickey's investigation on Jackie include?

• A financial audit

• Reports from California athletic circles about Jackie's reputation and character

• A public opinion poll

• A media interview

According to the speaker, what does a baseball box score not reveal?

• The player's batting average

• The player's team

• The player's personal characteristics

• The player's position

What was the main reason Mr. Rickey wanted Robinson to play the game?

• To prove that a person of color should not be allowed in the major league.

• To start a new direction in Major League Baseball with courage.

• To make Robinson angry.

• To show that box scores are all that count.

What did Robinson have to control to remain loyal to the ultimate aim?

• His skills

• His temper

• His popularity

• His finances

What did Mr. Rickey say about the courage needed for the plan?

• It was unnecessary.

• It was easy to find.

• It would require him not to fight back

• It was only needed for the first game.