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A Noble Experiment
A Noble Experiment
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forceful or convincing speech
integrated
eloquence
retaliate
shrewdly
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Who was the baseball scout sent to check out Jackie Robinson?
Clyde Sukeforth
Wendell Smith
Branch Rickey
Phil Jackson
3
What was the name of the team Branch Rickey became the owner of in 1943?
Angels
Cubs
Marlins
Dodgers
4
Who was the sports editor of the Pittsburgh Courier?
Branch Rickey
Clyde Sukeforth
Jackie Robinson
Wendell Smith
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wisely or in a clever way
integrated
eloquence
shrewdly
retaliate
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How did Branch Rickey hide his true intentions for finding the first black man to play baseball
He sent out letters
He said he was making a new negro league
He only went out at night
He sent his wife to scout the players
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shattered dreams or disappointment
speculating
eloquence
disillusionment
incredulous
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to get revenge or get even
integrated
shrewdly
eloquence
retaliate
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How did the Noble Experiment change history?
people had to buy tickets
a black man played professional baseball
helmets were worn
first game to have 9 innings
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Branch Rickey tells Jackie that he hopes in the future THIS is all that matters...
the box scores
oney
a nice home
equal rights
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What did Branch Rickey want to do that was unheard of in that time period for baseball?
Have a black player on the team
Allow women to watch baseball
Allow the use of metal baseball bats.
Serve popcorn at concession stands.
12
What did Branch Rickey say that Jackie needed to have in his corner at the end of the day?
a body guard
a gun
a girlfriend
his mother
13
Where was Charley Thomas denied a hotel room in 1910?
Atlanta, Georgia
Jacksonville, Mississippi
Dubuque, IA
South Bend, Indiana
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unwilling to believe somthing
incredulous
speculate
cynical
taunt
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Who was the person who was denied a hotel room because he was black?
Branch Rickey
Jackie Robinson
Charley Thomas
Clyde Sukeforth
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mistrustful of others' sincerity
retaliate
taunt
eloquence
cynical
17
Branch Rickey told Jackie that he could not do this ...
play third base
sing
wear shorts
retaliate
18
Who wanted to cancel Sunday baseball unless the Red Sox hired black baseball players?
Isadore Muchneck
Clyde Sukeforth
Teddy Roosevelt
Sam Jethroe
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Why is this story called "A Noble Experiment?"
The experiment was a good idea, but it failed.
Kings and queens made a potion
There were scientists involved
A man was trying to change history.
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Who is the person that recommended Jackie Robinson to Branch Rickey?
Wendell Smith
Rachel Robinson
Clyde Sukeforth
Charley Thomas
