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