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WorksheetsTesting the Ice
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why did Jackie like that their house was surrounded by woods?
He loved nature
It made their home more secure and free from strangers.
He hated seeing the traffic
It made their property worth more money
In 1945, hotels were often segregated, so black players had a hard time finding a place to sleep.
True
False
Why did Jackie ultimately decide to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers?
He wanted to be famous
He wanted to show his daughter that he was talented enough to make it
Rachel forced him to join, even though he hated baseball
He wanted to break the color barrier to give opportunity to other minorities after him
What did Jackie do after he retired?
Became VP of a coffee company
Wrote books
Protested alongside MLK Jr.
All of the above
What made Jackie Robinson uncomfortable/scared?
Woods
Cars
Water
Dodgers
In the story, how did the author show that Jackie was nervous about the ice?
He had a tear in his eyes when his children asked him to go.
He was purposely very slow to put on his snow gear.
He yelled at his children that they were dumb to go out on the ice
Why was Jackie's daughter worried about her father going out on the ice?
Jackie was fine
Jackie weighed too heavy
Jackie didn't have the right gear on
Jackie can't swim
Which quote from the text shows that Jackie's daughter is proud of him?
"It was just an air bubble!"
"My dad is the bravest man alive".
"It's safe! Put on your skates!"
"A terrible noise roared from below the ice"
Jackie Robinson's situation on the ice is similar to what experience?
His bravery in breaking the color barrier in baseball.
His commitment to his kids and their fun.
His devotion to his wife and their marriage
His disapproval of segregation and racial inequality
What is one word that would describe Jackie based on this picture book?
Disappointed
Curious
Courageous
Defeated
