42 Is Not Just a Number - Chapters 11-15

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What Major League ball team did Branch Rickey work with for 25 years?

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St. Louis Cardinals

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True or False: Branch Rickey aimed to find talent in the Negro Leagues for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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True

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True or False: Mallie's goodbye gift to Jackie and Rachel included a shoe box filled with fried chicken, boiled eggs, apples, and candy bars.

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True

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True or False: Jackie and Rachel stayed in hotels during the Minor League training season.

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False

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What did Phillies manager Ben Chapman do in a photo with Jackie?

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He posed for a press photo but held the bat as a refusal to shake Jackie's hand.

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Who was Branch Rickey?

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A Major League Baseball executive known for breaking the color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson.

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What was the significance of Jackie Robinson in baseball history?

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He was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era.

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What was the purpose of the Negro Leagues?

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To provide opportunities for African American players to play professional baseball when they were excluded from Major League Baseball.

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What does 'pennant' refer to in baseball?

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A pennant is a flag that represents a championship or a title in a league.

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What challenges did Jackie Robinson face when he joined the Major Leagues?

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He faced racial discrimination, hostility from fans and players, and immense pressure to succeed.