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Jackie Robinson

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

African Americans were kept apart from other Americans in many public places, such as schools, hotels, and restaurants. This is called ______.

a)

a boycott

b)

civil rights

c)

a debate

d)

segregation

2.

What is Jackie Robinson BEST known for?

a)

He was the first black person to work in a baseball stadium.

b)

He was the first black player in major league baseball.

c)

He was the first black baseball coach in major league baseball.

d)

He was the first black player in minor league baseball.

3.

Why couldn't Jackie Robinson play in the major leagues at first?

a)

He was African American

b)

Baseball was segregated

c)

He wasn't good enough

d)

His hometown didn't have a team

4.

Why should we learn about famous Americans from our past?

a)

We can learn from their mistakes.

b)

We can learn from their determination.

c)

We can learn how to make money.

d)

We can learn how to become famous.

e)

We can gain a better appreciation for the diversity of what really makes us Americans.

5.
What is a contribution?
a)
a large family
b)
the act of giving or doing something
c)
something from long ago
d)
a good job
6.
What was the first sport Jackie played professionally?
a)
football
b)
basketball
c)
baseball
d)
soccer
7.
In what year did Jackie break the color barrier?
a)
1948
b)
1947
c)
1955
d)
1919
8.
What award did Jackie receive at the end of his first season in the Major Leagues?
a)
MVP
b)
Rookie of the Year
c)
Cy Young
d)
Congressional Medal of Freedom
9.

Check ALL of the following that Jackie accomplished to help the Civil Rights movement:

a)

Built homes for poor families

b)

Walk with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

c)

Become a member of the NAACP

d)

Sign the Emancipation Proclamation

10.
When is Jackie Robinson Day?
a)
April 1st
b)
Dec. 7th
c)
June 6th
d)
April 15th
11.
How is Jackie Robinson Day celebrated in MLB?
a)
There is a 42 second moment of silence
b)
No one is allowed to wear his number
c)
Every player wears the # 42 on their jersey
d)
Every game starts at 4:20pm.