Exploring Identity in Baseball

What is the main character's name in "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson"?

• Shirley Temple

• Shirley Temple Wong

• Jackie Robinson

• Bette Bao Lord

Which sport plays a significant role in the story?

• Soccer

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Tennis

Who is Jackie Robinson?

• A famous singer

• The first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era

• Shirley’s teacher

• A Chinese emperor

What country does Shirley move from?

• Japan

• China

• Korea

• India

In which decade is the story set?

• 1920s

• 1940s

• 1960s

• 1980s

What is a major theme of the book?

• Space travel

• Friendship

• Cooking

• Gardening

What does Shirley struggle with when she first arrives in America?

• Learning English

• Playing the piano

• Driving a car

• Cooking American food

Which team does Jackie Robinson play for?

• New York Yankees

• Brooklyn Dodgers

• Boston Red Sox

• Chicago Cubs

What does Shirley use to connect with her classmates?

• Her singing

• Playing baseball

• Her artwork

• Her cooking

What is the significance of the "Year of the Boar" in the title?

• It is the year Shirley was born

• It is the year Jackie Robinson joined the Dodgers

• It is the year the book was published

• It is the year Shirley moved to America