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WorksheetsPromises To Keep review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
The book "Promises to Keep" was written by _________________.
Jackie Robinson
Sharon Robinson
Branch Rickey
"Promises to Keep" is a ______________________.
photographic biography
photographic autobiography
Jackie Robinson played for the ...
Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Royals
Brooklyn Dodgers, Washington Nationals, Boston Red Socks
Montreal Royals, Kansas City Monarchs, Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Yankees, Kansas City Monarchs, Baltimore Orioles
After the Civil War the terrible and inhumane practice of ______________ ended.
segregation
fighting
war
slavery
The 13th Amendment made slavery illegal in the U.S.
True
False
Jackie's mom insisted that her children always take ____________ seriously.
fighting
friends
sport
school
The summer before Jackie started at UCLA __________________________.
he broke his leg
his was injured by a neighbor
his brother died in an accident
his father left the family
Jackie was drafted into ______________________.
World War I
the Civil War
World War II
the Vietnam War
Like Rosa Parks, Jackie was arrested for ____________________.
refusing to give up his bus seat
fighting with another baseball player
living in a segregated neighborhood
Jackie won many awards in first year in the majors, what two awards did he win?
Best Hitter/ Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year/ Most Valuable Player
Most Valuable Player/ Man of the Year
Man of the Year/ Best at First Base
In 1962, Jackie was elected to _______________.
become the baseball Commissioner
be the mayor
the Baseball Hall of Fame
be the new owner of the Dodgers
What did Jackie Robinson do after he retired?
coached for the New York Giants
became a business man
worked in a factory
became a sports writer
Jackie used is extra time after retiring to speak on civil rights, speak to kids, and write a few sports articles.
True
False
Jim Crow laws were laws that supported...
women's rights
baseball
a person named Jim Crow
segregation
Jackie's mission was to break the color barrier in baseball, what does that mean?
get the team to change their colors
end segregation in baseball
to create a new baseball team
Jackie's accomplishments were well recognized, he won ___________________________, the nation's highest civilian award.
Governor Friendship Award
Educational Mentor Certificate
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Citizenship Silver Medal
Sharon wants the readers of "Promises to Keep" to learn what lesson?
Respect baseball
To stay healthy
Never let someone pick the sport you play
Have a positive impact on other people
