The Big Leagues
What sport did Jackie Robinson play?
Baseball
What is the name of the college where Jackie Robinson met his wife?
UCLA
Family member that wrote the book “Promises to Keep”. What is their name and relation to Jackie Robinson?
Sharon Robinson
What is segragation?
The separation of different groups or races (by laws or physical dividers)
What is the name of the scientist who studied the rainforest?
Meg Lowman
What number did Jackie Robinson wear on his jersey that is now retired in the MLB?
42
What other sports did Jackie Robinson excel at? Name one.
Football
Track
Golf
What was Branch Rickey’s goal?
Extra 200: What were his beliefs?
To integrate baseball.
He believed African Americans were talented enough to play in the major leagues.
Where were the Olympics held where Jesse Owens won a gold medal?
Extra 200: Who was also in attendance and refused to shake his hand?
Berlin, Germany
Adolf Hitler
What did Papa give Esperanza on her birthday?
A doll
What is the name of the team Jackie Robinson played for in the major leagues?
Brooklyn Dodgers
What street did Jackie Robinson grow up on?
Pepper Street
What type of book is Promises to Keep?
Biography
Who became friends with Jackie Robinson by their dedication to fighting racial injustice
Martin Luther King Jr.
Why did Miguel take the money orders?
To bring Abuelita to Mama and Esperanza
How many World Series did Jackie Robinson’s team go to while he was a player?
6
How many siblings did Jackie Robinson have?
Extra 400: Name one
4
Mack, Willa Mae, Edgar, or Frank
Promises to Keep highlighted that fact that Jackie Robinson broke what?
The color barrier in baseball
What is the name of the nonprofit organization founded by Rachel Robinson to honor her husband's legacy by providing scholarships and support to college students
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
What are sensory details? Name all 5
Smell, taste, sight, touch, and sound
What is the name of the man who took a chance by signing Jackie Robinson to the major leagues?
Branch Rickey
Where did Jackie Robinson serve after leaving college?
U.S. Army during World War II
Name one of our Virtues that Jackie Robinson showed and explain your reasoning
Verbal Answers
What is the name of the time period when African American art, music, literature, and culture flourished in New York City?
Harlem Renaissance
What is the name of the denser layer of the rainforest that is over 100 feet above the ground?
The canopy