In the Story: My Brother Martin
In the Story: Mighty Jackie
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Swing and a....
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The King children loosened the legs on the piano bench because they.... A. wanted to avoid piano lessons. B. thought the piano bench was too tall. C. liked to saw pieces o wood. D. needed wood for a school project.
A. wanted to avoid piano lessons.
100
What did Jackie Mitchell's father do when she was a child? A. He asked her to give up baseball. B. He did not notices her interest in baseball. C. He told her only boys should play baseball. D. He helped her build her baseball skills.
D. He helped her build her baseball skills.
100
"Our family avoided streetcars." What does the word avoid mean? A. Stayed away from B. Collected C. Liked very much D. Rode on
A. Stayed away from
100
What does the world unfair mean? A. always fair B. fair enough C. not fair D. fair again
C. not fair
100
What point of view is this story written in?
Third person
200
Martin's father reacted to the unfair laws against black people by... A. telling his children to be quiet and safe. B. speaking out against hatred and injustice. C. becoming sad and angry. D. pretending the laws did not exist.
B. speaking out against hatred and injustice.
200
At the end of the exhibition game, Jackie felt... A. proud that she had shown the world a girl could throw. B. angry that so many people had not believed in her ability. C. worried hat she would never again be as successful as that day. D. happy tat she would finally be able to get a better coach.
A. proud that she had shown the world a girl could throw.
200
The word segregation means a system of.... A. helping people get education B. treating people with respect C. separating people into groups D. putting people in jail
C. separating people into groups
200
What does the word numerous mean? A. many B. few C. private D. public
A. many
200
At the end of the story, the author says tat Billy Fallon "flinched" to show that.... A. Billy is not as sure of himself as he was before. B. Billy cannot wait to pitch against Gordon's team again C. Gordon got a lucky hit D. Gordon's team won the game
A. Billy is not as sure of himself as he was before
300
Which event first showed the King children that some people treated African Americans unfairly? A. They were forced to sit in the balcony of a theater. B. They were kicked of a streetcar. C. Their white friends were not allowed to play with them. D. Their piano teacher stopped giving them lessons.
C. Their white friends were not allowed to play with them.
300
After Mitchell stuck out both Ruth and Gehrig, the crowd.... A. ignored her success and walked away. B. stood with a roar, clapping and cheering. C. sat silently in the stands, socked D. booed her for striking out such a big star.
B. stood with a roar, clapping and cheering.
300
"You throw like a girl!" was an insult." What does the word insult mean? A. A hurtful remark B. A friendly statement C. A funny comment D. A short explanation
A. A hurtful remark
300
What does the word snickering mean? A. Talking B. Laughing C. Whispering D. Asking
B. Laughing
300
Why does the author include the details of the catcher snickering, Billy Fallon smiling, and the players in the field moving in after Gordon's second strike? A. To show that the players on the other team feel bad fro Gordon B. To prove that the author knows a lot about baseball. C. To suggest that players on the other team think Gordon will strike out. D. To show that the players on the other team are getting nervous.
C. To suggest that players on the other team think Gordon will strike out.
400
The author's purpose in writing this selection was to.... A. persuade readers to visit Martin Luther King, Jr.'s childhood home. B. teach readers how to play Martin Luther King, Jr.'s favorite games. C. tell readers bout Martin Luther King, Jr.'s childhood. D. list Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most notable achievements.
C. tell readers about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s childhood
400
The author's purpose for writing this selection was to.... A. persuade more girls to take up the sport of baseball. B. tell the life stories of Babe Ruth ad Lou Gehrig C. explain how pitching styles have changed over time. D. give information about a girl who became a pitcher.
D. give information about a girl who became a pitcher
400
What does the word muttered mean? A. Sang in a high voice B. Shouted clearly C. Spoke in a quiet voice D. Looked closely
C. Spoke in a quiet voice
400
"Everyone gaped with wide eyes as the ball flew by." What does the word gaped mean in this sentence? A. Ran away in fear B. Listened carefully C. Walked slowly D. Stared in wonder
D. Stared in wonder
400
The author probably wrote this story to.... A. inform the reader about how to pitch B. persuade people to play baseball C. entertain the reader with a story about sports D. teach readers about the history of baseball
C. entertain the reader with a story about sports
500
Which event gave the King children hope for the future? A. The WHITES ONLY signs were removed from City Hall. B. They saw local policemen treat their father with respect. C. Their mother started to become successful. D. Their mother told them that someday things would be better.
D. Their mother told them that someday things would be better.
500
Jackie Mitchell improved her pitching skills by.... A. playing exhibition games B. reading books about pitching C. practicing long hours D. going to baseball camp
C. practicing long hours
500
"But today his team was facing Billy Fallon, the best pitcher in the league. Fallon's fast ball was legendary. Gordon's team had never won a game against him." What does the word legendary mean? A. famous B. accidental C. playful D. speedy
A. famous
500
What does the word injustice mean? A. in a just or fair way B. a lack of fairness C. a person who makes things fair D. more fair than before
B. a lack of fairness
500
This story is written in a way that makes the reader care more about.... A. Bill Fallon B. The catcher C. Gordon Dixon D. Gordon's teammates
C. Gordon Dixon
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