Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins baseball playoff

Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins baseball playoff

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers the dramatic finale of the American League race at Fenway Park, where Boston's Red Sox, cheered on by Senator Edward Kennedy, needed to win two games against Minnesota. Carl Yastrzemski's three-run homer was crucial, earning him a triple crown and breaking Ted Williams' record. On the final day, key plays by Harrelson and others led to a five-run inning, securing Boston's first pennant in 21 years. The Red Sox, who finished ninth the previous year, became the 'Cinderella Sox' and advanced to face the Cardinals in the World Series.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who hit a three-run homer to lead the Red Sox to victory in the crucial game?

Carl Yastrzemski

Ted Williams

Jim Longberg

Reggie Smith

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of Harrelson's hit during the final day's game?

It resulted in a double play

It was a foul ball

It was caught for an out

It broke the tie in favor of the Red Sox

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Red Sox secure a five-run inning during the final day's game?

A grand slam

Multiple stolen bases

A wild pitch and a grounder

A series of home runs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about Jim Longberg's win in the final game?

It was his first win against the Cardinals

It was his 22nd win and first against Minnesota

He pitched a no-hitter

He hit the winning home run

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What transformation did the Red Sox undergo from the previous year?

They moved to a new stadium

They changed their team colors

They went from ninth place to winning the pennant

They hired a new coach