What decision did Jackie make during his first year at UCLA that proved what his priorities were?

He dropped out of college to help his mom

How did Pasadena then treat Mack, when returned home?

They gave him no parades and made him sweep

Why did the school initially prevent Mack Robinson from playing sports?

He was diagnosed with a heart murmur

In what ways was the Pepper Street Gang unlike typical gangs at the time?

They didn't have knives or guns, They didn't have jackets or a secret handshake

Why was the Pasadena municipal pool a source of humiliation for Jackie and the Pepper Street Gang?

Because on Wednesdays, they were only allowed to swim for 3 hours.

How did Jackie respond to segregation laws and customs both while in the army and playing for the Negro Leagues?

He responded with anger, he hated segregation

What accomplishment did Jack's brother Mack earn?

Silver Medal in the Olympic 200 Meter Dash

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1
What decision did Jackie make during his first year at UCLA that proved what his priorities were?
He married Rachel
He made the college baseball team
He dropped out of college to help his mom
He called out one of his professors
2
How did Pasadena then treat Mack, when returned home?
They gave him no parades and made him sweep
They threw food and drinks at him
They said he smelled
They called him the racial slur
3
Why did the school initially prevent Mack Robinson from playing sports?
He smelled
He was an African American
He was diagnosed with a heart murmur
Jackie didn't want him to
4
How did Jackie do during basic training for World War 2?
He did so bad everyone laughed at him
He did a decent job in running, but bad in marksman skills
He failed every test
He was ranked "excellent"
5
Why did Jackie end up in the army?
He signed up
His mother made him go
He proved himself in college
He was drafted
6
In what ways was the Pepper Street Gang unlike typical gangs at the time?
They didn't have knives or guns
They were mean
They caused a lot of trouble with the police
They didn't have jackets or a secret handshake
7
Why was the Pasadena municipal pool a source of humiliation for Jackie and the Pepper Street Gang?
Because the lifeguards hated them
Because Jackie lost his swim trunks in the pool
Because they were bullied at the pool
Because on Wednesdays, they were only allowed to swim for 3 hours.
8
How did Mallie Robinson gain the respect of her neighbors at 121 Pepper Street?
Both Diamond and Circle
She gave away milk that she received for free
She sent Edgar over to do chores for a widow
She cleaned houses for them for free
9
How did Jackie respond to segregation laws and customs both while in the army and playing for the Negro Leagues?
He responded with anger, he hated segregation
He responded by doing nothing
He responded positively, to push through the pain
He responded sadly
10
What accomplishment did Jack's brother Mack earn?
Gold Medal in the Olympic 200 Meter Dash
Hitting 70 home runs in high school
Running really fast
Silver Medal in the Olympic 200 Meter Dash

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