What is most likely the reason the author wrote the selection?

to inform readers about a person's life

How were Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson alike?

They were both powerful and confident.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

"There was an odd way about his pitching."

How did the Negro leagues differ from the white major-league ball clubs?

The Negro leagues had longer playing seasons.

According to the selection, which sentence states a generalization that is true?

Most of the players in the Negro league loved the game.

What would Satchel do after the bases were loaded?

tell the outfielders to sit down

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1
What is most likely the reason the author wrote the selection?
to tell readers the history of baseball
to persuade readers to play baseball
to inform readers about a person's life
to entertain readers with a funny story
2
How were Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson alike?
They were both powerful and confident.
They were both husbands and fathers.
They were both friendly and brave.
They were both lonely on the road.
3
When the crowds cheered how did Satchel feel?
<br>that he should learn more pitches
somewhat nervous
very confident
that he wanted to be by himself
4
Which of the following statements is an opinion?
"After just one year he was playing in the Negro league"
"He made the crowds laugh with his fast talking."
"There were 2 major leagues back in 1924."
"There was an odd way about his pitching."
5
What did Satchel do when he released the ball?
winced
grunted
shrieked
grinned
6
How did the Negro leagues differ from the white major-league ball clubs?
The Negro leagues had longer playing seasons.
The Negro Leagues had both black and white players.
The negro leagues always put its players in hotels.
The Negro Leagues charged more to see their games.
7
The title of the story is Satchel Paige. Which of these would be another good name?
A History of the Negro Leagues
A Remarkable Athlete
Baseball Pitchers
Josh Gibson's Teammate
8
The story ends with Satchel saying that nobody can hit his fastball. That sentence means that:
Satchel was confident.
Satchel had a special talent.
the batters could only hit slow balls.
the batters were weak.
9
According to the selection, which sentence states a generalization that is true?
None of the pitches Satchel threw were accurate.
Few of the fans were amused by Satchel's actions.
Most of the players in the Negro league loved the game.
The white major leagues enjoyed the Negro league.
10
What would Satchel do after the bases were loaded?
get nervous and pitch poorly
ask to be taken out of the game
tell the outfielders to sit down
listen for the cheers of the fans

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