Worksheets"The Noble Experiment" Test Prep
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which statement below best describes the author’s use of the statement, “This player had to be one who could take abuse, name-calling, rejection by fans and sportswriters and by fellow players not only on opposing teams but on his own?”
The phrase suggests that the “ideal player” must be able to undertake criticism from all angles.
The phrase implies that the “ideal player” must do whatever it takes to maintain team confidence
The phrase indicates that the “ideal player” will effectively communicate with his fans.
The phrase shows that the “ideal player” will display characteristics of a gentleman.
“They’ll taunt and goad you…They’ll do anything to make you react.”
What does the word goad mean as used within the context of the excerpt?
provoke
support
forgive
encourage
According to the biographical selection, whom did Jackie Robinson consider his girl?
He didn't have one
Rachel
his mom
Mrs. Sukeforth
How does the writer’s use of biography as a literary form help to influence the meaning of the selection?
The biographical form permits specific instructions to be conveyed.
The biographical format always requires the use of figurative language.
The biographical form allows the use of facts to develop an opinion.
The biographical format allows for a strong focus on opinions of the United States.
Which characteristic most identifies the selection to be nonfiction rather than fiction
The use of paragraphs
The focus on specific life events
The use of actions verbs in creating sentences
The thematic message
What word listed below best describes the tone of the author’s message to the reader?
Prejudiced
Honorable
Gloomy
Resentful
Which sentence listed below best shows the conflict between Jackie Robinson and society?
“There would be deep resentment, determined opposition, and perhaps even racial violence.”
Jackie Robinson felt no real conflict and decided to play on Branch Rickey’s team.
Because of his talent, there was admiration from all people.
Jackie Robinson felt that people would defend him always.
What is the main organizational structure of the selection?
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
Sequence of events
Problem and solution
What was Branch Rickey’s job when Robinson met him?
Coach for Ohio Wesleyan.
Major league scout.
President of the Brooklyn Dodgers
Coach of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Branch Rickey was determined to
Set up games between the major leagues and the Negro league.
End racial segregation in baseball.
Keep baseball fans happy at all costs.
Establish a new all-black league.
When Rickey first met Jackie Robinson, Robinson was
Playing for a team in the minor leagues.
Having trouble finding a job.
Coaching baseball
Trying out for the Red Sox.
Rickey wanted to make sure Robinson was not only an excellent player but a man with
passion for the game
a fan club already in place
friends in the press
emotional strength
Rickey knew that Robinson would have an especially difficult time moving into the major leagues because
his training was not up to the standards of the major leagues.
many people would be angry about his being there.
he was recovering from a shoulder injury.
he had an explosive temper and tended to get into fights.
Robinson probably felt that going up to the major leagues was
exciting and fun
something he'd later regret
lonely and difficult
no big deal
Branch Rickey cleverly devised a cover story for the press.
ultimate
speculating
shrewdly
eloquence
Robinson was disbelieving when Rickey said he wanted him to play for the Brooklyn National League Club.
incredulous
insinuating
retaliate
speculating
The majority of newspapermen guessing about Rickey’s plans had been wrong.
taunting
speculating
ultimate
taunt
Many blacks felt very mistrustful of the sincerity of the promises made by whites.
cynical
integrated
speculating
retaliate
Some ballplayers on other teams would make fun of Robinson and try to anger him.
eloquence
ultimate
integrate
taunt
Robinson was not allowed to get even.
taunt
retaliate
shrewdly
cynical
The goal of the experiment was to have desegregated major leagues.
integrate
insinuate
incredulous
eloquence
Sometimes a sportswriter would make a suggestion in his column intended to insult Robinson’s character.
ultimate
eloquence
insinuation
taunt
Several ministers spoke with forceful verbal skill about the evils of prejudice.
ultimate
insinuation
eloquence
incredulous
The final result of Rickey’s “noble experiment” was highly successful.
ultimate
shrewdly
eloquence
cynical
