What evidence helps determine the passage is non-fiction?

There are facts about Robinson and the history of baseball.

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.

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.

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

They would try to force a black player to quit.

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

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

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 is the best definition for "retaliate" as it is used in the passage?

punished in return for a wrong doing

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.

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

He wanted to correct an injustice and improve the game.

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1
What evidence helps determine the passage is non-fiction?
There is exciting action.
There is more than one name used.
There are facts about Robinson and the history of baseball.
It has two authors.
2
"...he was the spark that made them a winning team," is an example of what figurative language?
simile
personification
metaphor
onomotopeia
3
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.
He knew what his success in baseball could mean to others.
Branch Rickey guaranteed him a long-term contract.
4
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.
Joining the major leagues was not what he wanted to do.
Signing with the team would not change his life very much.
Rickey could prevent the players and fans from hurting him.
5
What did Branch Rickey understand about players and fans of the time?
Many of them would be angry but would remain silent.
Most would be happy to give a black player a fair chance.
They would care more about a player's ability than his race.
They would try to force a black player to quit.
6
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.
7
What promise did Jackie Robinson made to Branch Rickey?
Avoid fights
sign with the Dodgers
Hit a home run in his first game
To win the World Series
8
Besides athletics, which traits would Jackie Robinson have to show as the first black player?
strong team spirit and leadership
modesty and a sense of humor
strength and good looks
determination and self-control
9
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.
The stadium was filled for the first time in years.
For the first time on Opening Day, a Dodger went hitless.
Black fans went to a baseball game for the first time.
10
What is the best definition for "retaliate" as it is used in the passage?
judgmental and racist
fight
any act of violence
punished in return for a wrong doing
11
The passage takes place immediately after what major historical event?
The march on Washington
The Civil War
The Great Depression
WWII
12
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 businessmen investing in the game.
They were pioneers blazing a new trail.
13
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.
14
Which sentence from the passage best explains why Branch Rickey wanted to integrate baseball?
He wanted to correct an injustice and improve the game.
He believed the publicity would make him famous.
He thought players and fans were bored.
He knew his team did not have enough great players.
15
What type of conflict is Robinson facing against the prejudice and racism towards him?
man vs. nature
man vs. society
man vs. man
man vs. self

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