Satchel Paige Test

The author uses the figurative expression “tall and straight as an oak tree” to emphasize to the reader that

• Satchel Paige was a very long , lean man

• Satchel liked to climb trees as a young boy.

• There were many oak trees behind the field.

• Satchel could reach the top of trees.

From the events in the story, which of the following could the reader conclude?

• African-American players were paid more than white players.

• Satchel Paige put baseball above everything else in his life.

• African-American players wanted to play for the Negro National League more than the Major Leagues.

• Satchel Paige regrets making the choices he made during his career.

Which sentence from the biography shows the reader that people got excited when they watched Satchel Paige pitch?

• “Give it to ‘em, Satch. Show your stuff,” fans and teammates would shout.

• The batter would strain his eyes, squint a little.

• There were two major leagues when Satchel was called up.

• One city could never hold Satchel for long.

What was the "hesitation", the "bee ball" and the "trouble ball?"

• Nicknames of players on the team

• The names of some of Satchel Paige's pitches

• The names of the outfielders on the team

• Words that describe the players on the team

Satchel Paige's ________ moved so fast that no one could hit it.

• outfield

• windup

• fastball

• confidence

He answered her in a mocking voice.

• playful

• harsh

• taunting

• urgent

When the crowds cheered, Satchel felt

• very confident

• somewhat nervous

• that he should learn more pitches

• that he wanted to be by himself

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• to entertain readers with a funny story

• to inform readers about a person's life

• to persuade readers to play baseball

• to tell readers the history of baseball

The title of the story is Satchel Paige. Which of these would be another good name for the story?

• A History of the Negro Leagues

• Josh Gibson's Teammate

• A Remarkable Athlete

• Baseball Pitchers

Satchel Paige is a biography.

• Fact

• Opinion