Jackie Robinson Quiz- "Sports Star" NewsELA Article

What year was Jackie Robinson born?

• 1947

• 1955

• 1919

• 1972

Which university did Jackie Robinson attend?

• UCLA

• Harvard

• Yale

• Stanford

Which branch of the military did Jackie Robinson serve in?

• United States Navy

• United States Air Force

• United States Army

• United States Marine Corps

What barrier did Jackie Robinson break in Major League Baseball?

• First player to hit a home run in a World Series game

• First black athlete to play Major League Baseball

• First player to steal home in a World Series game

• First player to win the Most Valuable Player award

Which team did Jackie Robinson join that was an all-white major league team?

• New York Yankees

• Brooklyn Dodgers

• Montreal Royals

• Chicago White Sox

What year did Jackie Robinson help the Dodgers win the World Series?

• 1947

• 1955

• 1965

• 1972

How did Jackie Robinson's teammates initially react to him joining the team?

• They were all supportive

• Some were against having an African-American on their team

• They immediately elected him as team captain

• They organized a welcome party

What achievement did Robinson earn in his first year with the Dodgers?

• He was traded to the New York Giants.

• He was selected Rookie of the Year.

• He became the highest-paid athlete in Dodgers history.

• He retired soon after the year ended.

In what year did the Dodgers retire Robinson's uniform number?

• 1955

• 1962

• 1972

• 1982

What was Robinson's role in civil rights beyond baseball?

• He became a champion for African-American athletes and civil rights.

• He only focused on his baseball career and did not engage in civil rights.

• He worked exclusively with the Dodgers to promote civil rights.

• He became a politician after his baseball career.