The biography stated that Robert arrived on the mainland in 1954. Mainland means_____________?

the countries main area of land

What was the biography mostly about...

Roberto being a great player and also helped others.

Clemente's struggles with the press preceded him onto the field. What does that statement mean?

His problems with the press followed him onto the field.

Roberto was known for his integrity. What does the word integrity mean in this context?

He was honest and always did the right thing.

The word hypochondriac means...

a person who worries they are sick, when they are healthy

The word discrimination means__________________.

treating others differently in an unfair way

What is the author's purpose of this biography?

The author is trying to inform the reader.

Why was Roberto on the airplane that crashed?

He was on a humanitarian mission.

A biography usually includes...

the struggles that people encounter on their way to fame.

Roberto was unprepared to deal with racial discrimination because...

Where he grew up there was no segregation.

Why did Roberto enjoy meeting his younger fans?

Kids are more accepting than adults and did not discriminate

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1
The biography stated that Robert arrived on the mainland in 1954. Mainland means_____________?
the countries main area of land
a big city
a rural area just outside the city.
an island close by
2
What was the title of the biography that we read in class?
Gracias, Mister Clemente
Gracias, Roberto Clemente
Gracias, Senor
Gracias, Senor Clemente
3
What was the biography mostly about...
Roberto and the friends he made.
Roberto's wife and the changes she made in her community.
Roberto's family and what they lost Roberto.
Roberto being a great player and also helped others.
4
Clemente's struggles with the press preceded him onto the field. What does that statement mean?
His problems with the press followed him onto the field.
Clemente argued with the press continuously.
His problems with the press ended when he went to play.
Clemente's problems ended when he addressed the press.
5
The press distorted Clemente's statements. What does the word distorted mean in this context?
honest
misrepresented
exaggerated
stated them truthfully
6
Roberto felt ___________ when he lived in the United States.
isolated
unsure
attached
scared
7
Roberto was known for his integrity. What does the word integrity mean in this context?
He was honest and always did the right thing.
He was untrustworthy.
He was stressed and worried a lot about others.
He struggled with right from wrong.
8
The word hypochondriac means...
a person who worries they are sick, when they are healthy
a person who worries a lot
a person who insists they are invincible
a person who believes others are sick when they are healthy
9
What was Roberto's native tongue?
Puerto Rico
Latin
English
Spanish
10
Roberto had a tumultuous relationship with the media. Tumultuous means...
limitless
friendly
smooth
rocky
11
Roberto Clemente was a ...
a poor man who worked a blue collar job.
a famous football player.
a man who made a living as a thief.
a famous baseball player.
12
The word isolated means...
part of something bigger
anger, hatred
removed from, alone
community, group of people
13
Who did Roberto marry?
a native from Puerto Rico
a local woman
a famous celebrity
a random woman he met at the grocery store.
14
Who is the first team Roberto played for when in the United States?
Florida Gators
Brooklyn Dodgers
Arizona Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
15
The word discrimination means__________________.
treating all groups of people poorly
treating all groups the same
treating all group extremely well
treating others differently in an unfair way
16
What is the author's purpose of this biography?
The author is trying to inform the reader.
The author is trying to persuade the reader.
The author is trying to entertain the reader.
The author is trying to describe facts to the reader.
17
Why was Roberto on the airplane that crashed?
He was on his way to a baseball game.
He felt guilty about the hurricane and decided to help.
He was on a humanitarian mission.
He was going on vacation.
18
A biography usually includes...
the struggles that people encounter on their way to fame.
non-essential information about the person
info that persuades the reader to purchase memorabilia.
facts and information about other people
19
Roberto began playing baseball in Puerto Rico when he was...
12
20
15
8
20
Roberto Clemente played for the ...
Boston Red Socks
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Pirates
21
Roberto was unprepared to deal with racial discrimination because...
Where he grew up there was no segregation.
He was discriminated against and some would deny him service
The United Stated was still segregated.
He never experienced discrimination in his life.
22
Was Roberto Clemente considered a good man?
no
yes
23
Why did Roberto enjoy meeting his younger fans?
Children did not distort his words.
Children loved meeting him
Children did not seek him out.
Kids are more accepting than adults and did not discriminate

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