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Promises to Keep Quiz
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1
Was Jackie Robinson successful in his first year?
No, although he started strong, he struggled at the end
Yes, he was named Outstanding Rookie of the Year
2
At the end of Robinson's first season playing with the Royal's minor league team, he __?
was traded to another minor league team
was not allowed to play
was hurt during the game
was called up to the majors
3
What was the reaction to the Robinson family when they moved to 121 Pepper Street?
They were happy the neighborhood was changing.
They moved away.
The neighbors threw rocks and burned a cross on the lawn.
They were happy that more children would be there.
4
How did Jackie meet his future wife Rachel Isum?
They were introduced by a teammate.
She went to his church.
She was a neighbor.
They went to UCLA together.
5
What did Jackie Robinson do after he retired from baseball?
All of the above
motivational speaker
broadcaster
personnel director for Chock full O' Nuts
6
Robinson was met with much ___, but he didn't get him depressed. He remainded upbeat..
martry
intimidate
pessimism
segregate
7
What was the atmosphere at the Royal's training facility in Florida?
Friendly and welcoming.
Excited because they were starting a new year.
Tense, because Florida was still segregated.
Sad, because the facility was closing.
8
What role did Jackie Robinson play in the Civil Rights Movement?
He was friends with MLK, but did not get involved
He passed away before the civil rights movement
He raised money for the NAACP and SCLC
He was too ill to help with it, although he supported it.
9
Who was Sharon Robinson?
Jackie Robinson's sister
Jackie Robinson's daughter and author of the book
MacK Robinson's daughter, niece to Jackie Robinson
Wife of David Robinson, son of Jackie R.
10
After one year, Jackie Robinson was called up to play with what major league baseball team?
San Franscico Giants
New York Yankees
The Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Red Soxs
11
What is Jackie Robinson's legacy?
All of the Above
He was a spokesman for African American civil rights.
He was a great ball player.
He was the man who broke racial barrier in sports.
12
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 was disciplined enough to ignore racial slurs
because he didn't drink and was religious
13
During segretation, some African Americans were ____ by mobs of murderous, racist men.
lynched
pessimism
commitment
despair
14
In the South blacks and whites could not use the same public facilities. Society was __.
segregated
intimidated
pessimism
despair
15
Where was Jackie Robinson born?
New Orleans, LA
Cairo, GA
Chicago, IL
Pasadena, CA
16
What was special about Mack Robinson, Jackie's older brother?
He became a great singer.
He became a great football player.
He won an Olympic medal, along with Jesse Owens.
He was a genius.
17
Some people would send threatening letters to Jackie Robinson in order to __ him into quitting.
intimidate
despair
segregated
<p>pessimism</p>
18
What were Jim Crow laws?
laws that integrated schools
baseball game rules
laws that ensured voting rights
Segregation laws in the South
19
Who was the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers who hired Robinson?
Pee Wee Reese
Branch Rickey
Sam Lacey
Gil Hodges
20
Burning the cross on Mallie Robinson's lawn was an example of ___.
racism
despair
pessimism
martyr
21
What were the Negro Leagues?
First basketball league for African Americans
The minor league team for the Brooklyn Dodgers
A football team for African Americans
Segregated baseball league
22
What happened to Jackie while he was in the army in the South?
He got married.
he was promoted to Major General
He was arrested for refusing to give up his seat on the bus
His son was born.
23
How many children did Rachel and Jackie have?
5
6
3
4
24
Jackie Robinson made a ____ to change the way African Americans were forced to live.
commitment
intimidated
racism
pessimism
25
Mallie's husband deserted the family, she did not ___. She left the South to start a new life.
despair
martyr
pessimism
racism
26
Jerry Robinson deserted his family because he could not make a living by _____.
despair
commitment
sharecropping
pessimism
27
Jackie Robinson said he would not be a ____. He took precautions to stay safe from harm.
martyr
despair
pessimism
intimidate
28
Mallie Robinson and her brother-in-law worked together to do what?
Buy a car
Go to college
Move back home to GA.
Buy a home
29
Martin Luther King Jr. led many ____ in hopes that he could change society.
pessimism
intimidate
segregated
demonstrations
30
Where did Mallie pack her children up and move to?
Chicago, IL
Pasadena, CA
Cairo, GA
New Orleans, LA
