Who was the person who signed Jackie Robinson to his first Major League Baseball contract?

The Noble Experiment Comprehension Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Bobby Cox
Branch Rickey
Chuck Tanner
Joe Torre
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
According to the biographical selection, whom did Jackie Robinson consider his girl?
He didn't have one
Rachel
his mom
Mrs. Sukeforth
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which characteristic most identifies the selection to be nonfiction rather than fiction
The use of paragraphs
The focus on specific life events
The use of actions verbs in creating sentences
The thematic message
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence listed below best shows the conflict between Jackie Robinson and society?
“There would be deep resentment, determined opposition, and perhaps even racial violence.”
Jackie Robinson felt no real conflict and decided to play on Branch Rickey’s team.
Because of his talent, there was admiration from all people.
Jackie Robinson felt that people would defend him always.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Branch Rickey was determined to
Set up games between the major leagues and the Negro league.
End racial segregation in baseball.
Keep baseball fans happy at all costs.
Establish a new all-black league.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Rickey knew that Robinson would have an especially difficult time moving into the major leagues because
his training was not up to the standards of the major leagues.
many people would be angry about his being there.
he was recovering from a shoulder injury.
he had an explosive temper and tended to get into fights.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Branch Rickey cleverly devised a cover story for the press.
ultimate
speculating
shrewdly
eloquence
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