Jackie Robinson: More Than a Baseball Player
Once upon a time, in a larger-than-life baseball stadium, a man named Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field. He was the first African-American to play in the Major Leagues, making history. Before his historic moment, Jackie was born into a family of sharecroppers. Life was difficult, but he loved sports and was very good at them. He played football, basketball, track, and of course, baseball. After his baseball career, Jackie didn't stop making a difference. He became involved in the Civil Rights Movement, standing up for equality and justice. Jackie Robinson was not only a great baseball player but also a great American hero.
Question 1
Why is Jackie Robinson considered a great American hero?
Because he was a great baseball player and stood up for equality and justice
Explanation. Jackie Robinson is considered a great American hero because of his breakthrough in the Major Leagues as the first African-American player and his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, standing up for equality and justice.
Because he invented a new kind of baseball
Because he won many baseball championships
Because he was the fastest runner in the baseball league
Question 2
What does the term 'sharecroppers' mean in the context of Jackie Robinson's family?
Farm owners
Baseball players
Doctors
Actors
Farmers who rented land and paid with a share of the crops they raised
Explanation. Sharecroppers were farmers who rented land and paid the owner with a share of the crops they raised. Jackie Robinson's family were sharecroppers.
Question 3
What other sports did Jackie Robinson play apart from baseball?
Football, basketball, track
Explanation. Apart from baseball, Jackie Robinson played football, basketball and participated in track events.
Swimming, cycling, running
Soccer, hockey, golf
Tennis, rugby, horse racing
Boxing, wrestling, skating
Question 4
What did Jackie Robinson do after his baseball career?
He became involved in the Civil Rights Movement
Explanation. After his career in baseball, Jackie Robinson became involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
He became a school teacher
He became a movie star
He became a chef
He retired and did nothing
Question 5
True or False: Jackie Robinson is considered an American hero.
True
Explanation. True. Jackie Robinson is considered an American hero both for his contributions to baseball and his participation in the Civil Rights Movement.
False
Maybe
Sometimes
Often
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