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Promises to Keep Quiz
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1
How many children did Rachel and Jackie have?
4
3
6
5
2
Some people would send threatening letters to Jackie Robinson in order to __ him into quitting.
segregated
intimidate
despair
<p>pessimism</p>
3
Burning the cross on Mallie Robinson's lawn was an example of ___.
despair
martyr
pessimism
racism
4
What were Jim Crow laws?
Segregation laws in the South
baseball game rules
laws that integrated schools
laws that ensured voting rights
5
What happened to Jackie while he was in the army in the South?
He got married.
His son was born.
he was promoted to Major General
He was arrested for refusing to give up his seat on the bus
6
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
7
How did Jackie meet his future wife Rachel Isum?
She was a neighbor.
They went to UCLA together.
She went to his church.
They were introduced by a teammate.
8
After one year, Jackie Robinson was called up to play with what major league baseball team?
New York Yankees
The Brooklyn Dodgers
San Franscico Giants
Boston Red Soxs
9
Why was Jackie Robinson chosen to be the man to break the racial barrier in baseball?
because he didn't drink and was religious
because he was disciplined enough to ignore racial slurs
because he was educated and well spoken
All of the above
10
Robinson was met with much ___, but he didn't get him depressed. He remainded upbeat..
pessimism
martry
segregate
intimidate
11
During segretation, some African Americans were ____ by mobs of murderous, racist men.
despair
lynched
commitment
pessimism
12
What role did Jackie Robinson play in the Civil Rights Movement?
He passed away before the civil rights movement
He was friends with MLK, but did not get involved
He was too ill to help with it, although he supported it.
He raised money for the NAACP and SCLC
13
Jerry Robinson deserted his family because he could not make a living by _____.
pessimism
sharecropping
commitment
despair
14
Martin Luther King Jr. led many ____ in hopes that he could change society.
intimidate
segregated
demonstrations
pessimism
15
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
16
Who was the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers who hired Robinson?
Sam Lacey
Branch Rickey
Pee Wee Reese
Gil Hodges
17
What did Jackie Robinson do after he retired from baseball?
broadcaster
motivational speaker
personnel director for Chock full O' Nuts
All of the above
18
What is Jackie Robinson's legacy?
He was a great ball player.
All of the Above
He was the man who broke racial barrier in sports.
He was a spokesman for African American civil rights.
19
Where was Jackie Robinson born?
New Orleans, LA
Pasadena, CA
Cairo, GA
Chicago, IL
20
Where did Mallie pack her children up and move to?
New Orleans, LA
Pasadena, CA
Cairo, GA
Chicago, IL
21
Who was Sharon Robinson?
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.
Jackie Robinson's sister
22
What was special about Mack Robinson, Jackie's older brother?
He won an Olympic medal, along with Jesse Owens.
He became a great singer.
He was a genius.
He became a great football player.
23
What was the atmosphere at the Royal's training facility in Florida?
Excited because they were starting a new year.
Friendly and welcoming.
Tense, because Florida was still segregated.
Sad, because the facility was closing.
24
Jackie Robinson said he would not be a ____. He took precautions to stay safe from harm.
pessimism
intimidate
martyr
despair
25
Mallie's husband deserted the family, she did not ___. She left the South to start a new life.
pessimism
martyr
despair
racism
26
What was the reaction to the Robinson family when they moved to 121 Pepper Street?
They moved away.
They were happy the neighborhood was changing.
The neighbors threw rocks and burned a cross on the lawn.
They were happy that more children would be there.
27
In the South blacks and whites could not use the same public facilities. Society was __.
intimidated
segregated
pessimism
despair
28
Mallie Robinson and her brother-in-law worked together to do what?
Buy a car
Buy a home
Go to college
Move back home to GA.
29
Jackie Robinson made a ____ to change the way African Americans were forced to live.
pessimism
intimidated
commitment
racism
30
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
