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Promises to Keep Quiz
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Why was Jackie Robinson chosen to be the man to break the racial barrier in baseball?
because he was educated and well spoken
All of the above
because he didn't drink and was religious
because he was disciplined enough to ignore racial slurs
2
How did Jackie meet his future wife Rachel Isum?
She was a neighbor.
They were introduced by a teammate.
She went to his church.
They went to UCLA together.
3
Where did Mallie pack her children up and move to?
Pasadena, CA
Cairo, GA
Chicago, IL
New Orleans, LA
4
Burning the cross on Mallie Robinson's lawn was an example of ___.
pessimism
despair
martyr
racism
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What sports team was Jackie playing for when he met Branch Rickey?
Kansas City Monarchs
Chicago Cubs
White Sox
Brooklyn Dodgers
6
Who was Sharon Robinson?
MacK Robinson's daughter, niece to Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson's daughter and author of the book
Wife of David Robinson, son of Jackie R.
Jackie Robinson's sister
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In the South blacks and whites could not use the same public facilities. Society was __.
intimidated
pessimism
despair
segregated
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How did Jackie react at first when meeting Branch Rickey?
Frustration and anger
Asked a lot of questions
With kind words
Worried he would not get on the team
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Who was the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers who hired Robinson?
Pee Wee Reese
Branch Rickey
Gil Hodges
Sam Lacey
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What is Jackie Robinson's legacy?
He was a great ball player.
He was the man who broke racial barrier in sports.
All of the Above
He was a spokesman for African American civil rights.
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What were the Negro Leagues?
A football team for African Americans
The minor league team for the Brooklyn Dodgers
First basketball league for African Americans
Segregated baseball league
12
What were Jim Crow laws?
Segregation laws in the South
laws that integrated schools
laws that ensured voting rights
baseball game rules
13
Jackie Robinson made a ____ to change the way African Americans were forced to live.
commitment
pessimism
racism
intimidated
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Why was Branch Rickey asking questions about Jackie's character at first?
He was famous
He always wanted to know about Jackie's family
Branch wanted to see if Jackie's character was right for being on the team
