Jackie Robinson

Question 1

Jackie Robinson was forced to leave school because he had to get a job to help out his mother.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Why was Jackie Robinson arrested?

Accepted Answer

He refused to go to the back of an army bus.

Question 3

Jackie Robinson was a true American hero who always stood up for what was right.

Accepted Answer

TRUE, TRUE, TRUE, TRUE

Question 4

In 1962, he became the 8th African American to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

All of the following happened to Jackie except for....?

Accepted Answer

He was shot during a game.

Question 6

What college gave Jackie Robinson a scholarship to go there?

Accepted Answer

UCLA

Question 7

What state was Jackie Robinson born in?

Accepted Answer

Georgia

Question 8

Once, Jackie stole second, third and home plate all in the same inning!

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Who was the president of the Brooklyn Dodgers (Jackie's first major league team)?

Accepted Answer

Branch Rickey

Question 10

In 1972, how did Jackie Robinson die?

Accepted Answer

He had a heart attack.

Question 11

What event did Jackie Robinson set a national record in?

Accepted Answer

Long Jump

Question 12

How many times did Jackie lead the Dodgers to the World Series?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 13

Jackie Robinson played four sports in college. What sport did he NOT play?

Accepted Answer

Soccer

Question 14

During the first half of the 20th century, how many baseball leagues were there in the US?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 15

Jackie Robinson became the first African American officer in army history.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

On what date did Jackie Robinson play his first major league baseball game?

Accepted Answer

April 15, 1947

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