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Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last
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Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last Study Guide
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1
According to the essay, Robinson largely succeeds because
the financial help of his family
Branch Rickey hired him
of his bravery and skill
he likes baseball
2
Most of the details in the essay are?
persuasive arguments and main ideas
exciting events and vivid descriptions
facts and supporting details
humorous anecdotes and exaggerations
3
The author's believe that one reason for Robinson's greatness was his
playing ability
speaking ability
his good looks
sportsmanship
4
In Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last. why do the authors include information about racism?
It helps explain why Robinson had a glorious baseball
It helps explain why the Dodgers were a winning team
It is the main point that tells why Robinson had to be brave
5
Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last is an expository essay because the authors
include their opinions about the importance or diversity
persuade readers to learn about Robinson
provide information about Robinson
use the pronouns I and we
6
Which of the following facts supports the main idea that baseball is popular in America?
No matter what happened, Robinson must never lose his temper
On April 15, 1947, there were 26,623 fans at Ebbets Field
Robinson could hit the ball anywhere
Rickey knew the first black player would be cursed & booed
7
What is the specific focus of this expository essay?
subject of the essay
author's opinions and ideas
facts and dates in the essay
narration of events
8
Why did Jackie Robinson's teammates finally accept him?
he became a good friend
he fought them
he helped the team win
Rickey ordered them to accept him
9
Branch Rickey didn't want Robinson to fight players that insulted him because
he wanted Jackie to be friends with his team
he wanted Jackie to be a hero
he didn't want people to take sides
he was hoping Jackie would quit
10
The author's would describe Jackie's life as an example of
popularity overcoming enemies
hard work overcoming intelligence
goodness destroyed by racism
determination overcoming obstacles
11
Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last could be described most accurately as
an historical account
a suspenseful tale
an inspiring anecdote
a humorous essay
12
After Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers, his first season in the was difficult because
white fans and players rejected him
he couldn't control his anger
he was nervous all the time
he played poorly
13
Which question best helps a reader understand the author's purpose?
What contribution can one person make to baseball history?
Is the work easy to read or difficult?
What kind of details am I being given?
Who wrote this work?
14
Which statement relates directly to the author's purpose?
Americans of all races had died for their country
Many fans and players were prejudiced
Something wonderful happened to baseball and America
Robinson signed and went to play for the Dodgers in 1946
15
The details in the selection are presented mostly
in random order
cause and effect
introduction, body, conclusion
chronologically
