WorksheetsRoberto Clemente-El Magnifico
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 12mins
In the opening section of “El Magnífico,” the author writes, “The sold-out crowd held its breath.” She means that the crowd felt ________.
tired and bored
impatient
confident
nervous and excited
The section “Baseball Fever” helps readers understand how Roberto Clemente
developed his baseball skills
became a humanitarian
helped the Pirates win the 1971 World Series
joined the Pittsburgh Pirates.
You can infer that Clemente addressed the world in Spanish in the TV interview after the 1971 World Series because he
was asked the question in Spanish.
knew it would confuse reporters.
was proud of his Puerto Rican heritage.
hoped doing so would inspire people to learn Spanish.
The main purpose of the article “Should No. 21 Be Retired?” is to
explore the question of how MLB should honor Roberto Clemente
describe the life of Jackie Robinson
introduce readers to winners of the Roberto Clemente Award
convince readers to play baseball
Mackenzie Carro writes, “Whatever the fate of No. 21, one thing is certain: Clemente was an extraordinary player and human being.” Which word could replace fate in the sentence above
cost
future
memory
popularity
Which claims are supported by information in BOTH articles? Choose TWO
Roberto Clemente is a baseball legend.
Roberto Clemente was a great humanitarian
Some think MLB could do more to honor Roberto Clemente’s legacy
Roberto Clemente’s parents nurtured his love of baseball
