Why do the authors claim that Robinson was "making history just by being on the field"?

For the first time, a black player was in the majors.

What evidence helps determine the passage is non-fiction?

There are facts and photographs.

Which sentence best describes the impact Rickey and Robinson had on the game of baseball?

They were pioneers blazing a new trail.

Since Jackie Robinson couldn't eat or sleep where his teammates did, this supports what idea?

Prejudice against African Americans went beyond baseball.

What event showed that Jackie Robinson was finally accepted by his teammates and fans?

Jackie was named baseball's first Rookie of the Year.

What did Branch Rickey help Jackie Robinson realize as he decided to sign with the Dodgers?

He would have to be brave in a different way.

Which sentence from the passage best explains why Branch Rickey wanted to integrate baseball?

He wanted to correct an injustice and improve the game.

Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?

His superb answers on the test earned him an A+.

Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?

I integrated the peanut butter and the jelly on my sandwich.

What made Jackie Robinson keep his promise to Branch Rickey despite all the abuse he suffered?

He knew what his success in baseball could mean to others.

Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?

She showed dignity and class by not bragging after she won.

Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?

He signed a petition to the principal to make recess longer.

What did Branch Rickey understand about players and fans of the time?

They would try to force a black player to quit.

Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?

They were prejudiced towards Native Americans.

Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?

We retaliated by throwing snowballs back at them.

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Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last

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1
Why do the authors claim that Robinson was "making history just by being on the field"?
For the first time, a black player was in the majors.
Black fans went to a baseball game for the first time.
For the first time on Opening Day, a Dodger went hitless.
The stadium was filled for the first time in years.
2
What evidence helps determine the passage is non-fiction?
It has two authors.
There are facts and photographs.
There is more than one name used.
There is exciting action.
3
"...he was the spark that made them a winning team," is an example of what figurative language?
simile
metaphor
onomotopeia
personification
4
Which sentence best describes the impact Rickey and Robinson had on the game of baseball?
They were entertainers seeking to fill seats.
They were athletes who wanted to play the game.
They were pioneers blazing a new trail.
They were businessmen investing in the game.
5
Besides athletics, which traits would Jackie Robinson have to show as the first black player?
modesty and a sense of humor
strength and good looks
strong team spirit and leadership
determination and self-control
6
Since Jackie Robinson couldn't eat or sleep where his teammates did, this supports what idea?
Branch Rickey could not get states to change their laws.
Prejudice against African Americans went beyond baseball.
Baseball players had caused trouble in some states.
Some states wanted to keep players away from other citizens.
7
What event showed that Jackie Robinson was finally accepted by his teammates and fans?
Jackie was named baseball's first Rookie of the Year.
The Dodgers set attendance records for all home games.
Other teams decided to hire black players that same year.
Branch Rickey declared the experiment a success.
8
What did Branch Rickey help Jackie Robinson realize as he decided to sign with the Dodgers?
Signing with the team would not change his life very much.
Rickey could prevent the players and fans from hurting him.
He would have to be brave in a different way.
Joining the major leagues was not what he wanted to do.
9
Which sentence from the passage best explains why Branch Rickey wanted to integrate baseball?
He knew his team did not have enough great players.
He wanted to correct an injustice and improve the game.
He thought players and fans were bored.
He believed the publicity would make him famous.
10
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
She fell and broke a superb bone in her foot.
We found a superb on the beach that the ocean washed ashore.
My pet tried to superb and lost his balance.
His superb answers on the test earned him an A+.
11
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
She integrated her homework on time.
We integrated the car so it would start better.
He integrated his dog so it wasn't hungry.
I integrated the peanut butter and the jelly on my sandwich.
12
What made Jackie Robinson keep his promise to Branch Rickey despite all the abuse he suffered?
He had promised the fans not to fight back or retaliate.
His teammates were supportive of him from the beginning.
Branch Rickey guaranteed him a long-term contract.
He knew what his success in baseball could mean to others.
13
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
When the dignity fell, it broke all over the floor.
His dignity would not properly plug into his Chromebook.
We needed shovels for the dignity project on the beach.
She showed dignity and class by not bragging after she won.
14
What major world event had just ended as Jackie Robinson broke into the major leagues?
Revolutionary War
World War I
World War II
Civil War
15
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
She flew the petition over the Grand Canyon.
He signed a petition to the principal to make recess longer.
During class, my petition broke so I couldn't write anymore.
The petition kept them dry during the rainstorm.
16
What did Branch Rickey understand about players and fans of the time?
Many of them would be angry but would remain silent.
They would try to force a black player to quit.
Most would be happy to give a black player a fair chance.
They would care more about a player's ability than his race.
17
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
I was prejudiced, so I took a nap.
The prejudiced shirt didn't fit correctly.
She took a deep breath and prejudiced over the car.
They were prejudiced towards Native Americans.
18
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
I retaliated my lunch so fast that I was the first one done.
We retaliated by throwing snowballs back at them.
The homework was retaliated, so he had to do it over.
Our retaliated cousin lives in New York City.

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Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last

18 termsStudBud Administration211 plays

A #quiz #Quiz to review the non-fiction passage #JackieRobinson

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Questions 18

Answers

1
Why do the authors claim that Robinson was "making history just by being on the field"?
For the first time, a black player was in the majors.
Black fans went to a baseball game for the first time.
For the first time on Opening Day, a Dodger went hitless.
The stadium was filled for the first time in years.
2
What evidence helps determine the passage is non-fiction?
It has two authors.
There are facts and photographs.
There is more than one name used.
There is exciting action.
3
"...he was the spark that made them a winning team," is an example of what figurative language?
simile
metaphor
onomotopeia
personification
4
Which sentence best describes the impact Rickey and Robinson had on the game of baseball?
They were entertainers seeking to fill seats.
They were athletes who wanted to play the game.
They were pioneers blazing a new trail.
They were businessmen investing in the game.
5
Besides athletics, which traits would Jackie Robinson have to show as the first black player?
modesty and a sense of humor
strength and good looks
strong team spirit and leadership
determination and self-control
6
Since Jackie Robinson couldn't eat or sleep where his teammates did, this supports what idea?
Branch Rickey could not get states to change their laws.
Prejudice against African Americans went beyond baseball.
Baseball players had caused trouble in some states.
Some states wanted to keep players away from other citizens.
7
What event showed that Jackie Robinson was finally accepted by his teammates and fans?
Jackie was named baseball's first Rookie of the Year.
The Dodgers set attendance records for all home games.
Other teams decided to hire black players that same year.
Branch Rickey declared the experiment a success.
8
What did Branch Rickey help Jackie Robinson realize as he decided to sign with the Dodgers?
Signing with the team would not change his life very much.
Rickey could prevent the players and fans from hurting him.
He would have to be brave in a different way.
Joining the major leagues was not what he wanted to do.
9
Which sentence from the passage best explains why Branch Rickey wanted to integrate baseball?
He knew his team did not have enough great players.
He wanted to correct an injustice and improve the game.
He thought players and fans were bored.
He believed the publicity would make him famous.
10
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
She fell and broke a superb bone in her foot.
We found a superb on the beach that the ocean washed ashore.
My pet tried to superb and lost his balance.
His superb answers on the test earned him an A+.
11
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
She integrated her homework on time.
We integrated the car so it would start better.
He integrated his dog so it wasn't hungry.
I integrated the peanut butter and the jelly on my sandwich.
12
What made Jackie Robinson keep his promise to Branch Rickey despite all the abuse he suffered?
He had promised the fans not to fight back or retaliate.
His teammates were supportive of him from the beginning.
Branch Rickey guaranteed him a long-term contract.
He knew what his success in baseball could mean to others.
13
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
When the dignity fell, it broke all over the floor.
His dignity would not properly plug into his Chromebook.
We needed shovels for the dignity project on the beach.
She showed dignity and class by not bragging after she won.
14
What major world event had just ended as Jackie Robinson broke into the major leagues?
Revolutionary War
World War I
World War II
Civil War
15
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
She flew the petition over the Grand Canyon.
He signed a petition to the principal to make recess longer.
During class, my petition broke so I couldn't write anymore.
The petition kept them dry during the rainstorm.
16
What did Branch Rickey understand about players and fans of the time?
Many of them would be angry but would remain silent.
They would try to force a black player to quit.
Most would be happy to give a black player a fair chance.
They would care more about a player's ability than his race.
17
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
I was prejudiced, so I took a nap.
The prejudiced shirt didn't fit correctly.
She took a deep breath and prejudiced over the car.
They were prejudiced towards Native Americans.
18
Which sentence uses the bolded vocabulary word correctly?
I retaliated my lunch so fast that I was the first one done.
We retaliated by throwing snowballs back at them.
The homework was retaliated, so he had to do it over.
Our retaliated cousin lives in New York City.