Which sentence from "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last" best explains why Branch Rickey wanted to integrate baseball?

He wanted to correct an injustice and improve the game.

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

Players and fans would try to force a black player to quit.

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

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

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

He knew what his success in the major leagues could mean to others.

Which sentence best describes the impact Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson had on the gameof baseball as described?

They were pioneers blazing a new trail.

Which of the following sentences contains a verb in the past perfect tense?

Jackie Robinson always had defended himself.

"The national pastime was loved by all America, but the major leagues were for white men only." What was the viewpoint?

They believe the exclusion of black baseball players was wrong.

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.

Branch Rickey opened a door, and Jackie Robinson stepped through it, making sure it could never be closed again.

It took two men of courage to change major league baseball forever.

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1
Which sentence from "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last" best explains why Branch Rickey wanted to integrate baseball?
He believed the publicity would make him famous.
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 and needed a boost.
2
What did Branch Rickey understand about players and fans of the time?
Many of them would be angry but would remain silent
Players and fans would try to force a black player to quit.
Most would be happy to give a black player a fair chance.
Players and fans would care more about a player's ability than his race.
3
Why do they claim that Robinson was "making history just by being on the field"?
The stadium was filled for the first time in years.
Black fans went to a baseball game for the first time.
For the first time, a black player was in the majors.
For the first time on Opening Day, a Dodger went hitless.
4
What event showed that Jackie Robinson was finally accepted by his teammates and fans?
Branch Rickey declared the experiment a success.
Other teams decided to hire black players that same year.
The Dodgers set attendance records for all home games
Jackie was named baseball's first Rookie of the Year.
5
The first blackplayer in the major leagues would need to be more than a great athlete. He would also have to show ...?
modesty and a sense of humor
determination and self-control
strong team spirit and leadership
strength and good looks
6
Which word is closest in meaning to integrate?
offer
understand
remove
include
7
what made Jackie Robinson keep his promise to Branch Rickey despite all the abuse he suffered?
Branch Rickey guaranteed him a long-term contract.
He had also promised the fans not to fight back or retaliate.
He knew what his success in the major leagues could mean to others.
His teammates were supportive of him from the beginning.
8
Which sentence best describes the impact Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson had on the gameof baseball as described?
. They were entertainers seeking to fill seats.
They were pioneers blazing a new trail.
They were businessmen investing in the game.
They were athletes who wanted to play the game.
9
Which of the following sentences contains a verb in the past perfect tense?
The players have decided to accept Jackie.
Branch Rickey was looking for a special ballplayer
Jackie Robinson always had defended himself.
The Dodgers fans cheered Jackie wildly.
10
Which word means the opposite of superb?
mediocre
excellent
dreadful
careless
11
"The national pastime was loved by all America, but the major leagues were for white men only." What was the viewpoint?
They believe the exclusion of black baseball players was wrong.
They do not have a specific viewpoint but are just reporting the situation.
They admire the achievements of major league baseball players.
They feel that major league baseball should have stayed the same.
12
What did Branch Rickey help Jackie Robinson realize as he decided to sign with the Dodgers?
Joining the major leagues was not what he wanted to do.
Rickey could prevent the players and fans from hurting him
Signing with the Dodgers would not change his life very much.
He would have to be brave in a different way.
13
Which of the following words is a synonym, or word of similar meaning, for prejudiced?
dishonest
uncaring
bigoted
disagreeable
14
Branch Rickey opened a door, and Jackie Robinson stepped through it, making sure it could never be closed again.
Change can come about naturally, without being forced.
People easily change their minds when they have to.
It took two men of courage to change major league baseball forever.
Major league baseball had been waiting for two men to change it.

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