Civil Rights Review

In what state was Jackie Robinson born?

• Florida

• Georgia

• New York

To which state did Jackie Robinson move when he was a child?

• Georgia

• New York

• California

How did Jackie Robinson’s mom, Mallie, help her family have food to eat?

• She played sports very well.

• She made money at her job.

• She marched in many protests.

Why were many of Jackie’s neighbors prejudiced toward his family?

• Neighbors were unkind because he liked to play baseball.

• Neighbors were unkind because he was African American.

• Neighbors were unkind because he was from another state.

What is another sport Jackie played growing up?

• Soccer

• Football

• Lacrosse

What is one way Jackie Robinson fought against discrimination?

• He helped his mother by working at a job to earn money.

• He did not give up his seat on a bus to a white passenger.

• He let his friends use his baseball glove when they needed it.

What baseball team did Jackie join as the first African American player?

• Atlanta Braves

• Boston Red Sox

• Brooklyn Dodgers

Jackie fought for "equality" all his life. What does "equality" mean?

• Everyone has the same rights.

• Everyone is treated differently.

How did Jackie demonstrate "good sportsmanship" while playing baseball?

• A. Jackie yelled back at people who were unkind to him.

• B. Jackie played his best but did not talk to his teammates.

• C. Jackie played his best even when people were unkind to him.

What leader did Jackie Robison become friends with as an adult?

• A. Rosa Parks

• B. Jimmy Carter

• C. Martin Luther King, Jr.