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Jackie Robinson: Justice At Last

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

Which of the following makes "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last" a historical account?

a)

The authors provide information about real people and events of the future.

b)

The authors provide information about real people and events of the past.

c)

The authors tell you about events in their childhood.

d)

The authors show that they don't agree on many subjects.

2.
In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," what was team owner Branch Rickey's goal? 
a)
to segregate professional baseball
b)
to play major league baseball
c)
to integrate professional baseball
d)
to start a Negro baseball league
3.
In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," why didn't Branch Rickey want Robinson to fight when players insulted him? 
a)
He did not want any player to get hurt. 
b)
He hoped Robinson would quit. 
c)
He wanted the fans and the other baseball players to like Robinson.
d)
He knew that Robinson's bravery and dignity would set a good example. 
4.

In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," what made Robinson's first season on a Dodgers' minor league team difficult? (Select ALL that apply.)

a)

He was threatened by fans.

b)

Some players threatened to strike if he played.

c)

In some states, he couldn't eat or sleep in the same places as his teammates.

d)

Players tried to hurt him.

5.
According to "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," why did Jackie Robinson's teammates finally accept him as a team member? 
a)
He was a baseball player. 
b)
He helped the Dodgers win. 
c)
Branch Rickey ordered them to accept Robinson.
d)
They believed it was the best thing for America. 
6.

According to the authors of "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," which quality made Rickey select Robinson as the "right" person for integration? (Select ALL that apply.)

a)

He was skilled in running, fielding, and hitting.

b)

He was intelligent and college educated.

c)

He would stand up and fight the racists fans.

d)

He had great sensitivity and proud of his race.

7.

In "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last," which fact supports the idea that baseball was a popular sport?

a)

Robinson was 28 years old and a superb athlete

b)

The Dodgers beat the Boston Braves 5-3

c)

On April 15- Opening Day- 26,623 fans came out to Ebbets Fied.

d)

Robinson signed with the Dodgers.

8.

Which vocabulary word means:


Having unfair feelings of dislike for a specific group?

a)

integrate

b)

prejudiced

c)

retaliated

d)

dignity

9.

Which vocabulary word is defined below:


Punished in return for an injury or wrong done?

a)

superb

b)

petition

c)

retaliated

d)

dignity

10.

Which vocabulary word is defined below:


Remove all barriers and allow free association; bring together as a whole?

a)

dignity

b)

prejudiced

c)

petition

d)

integrate