Characters
Jackie Robinson
What were the baseball leagues for white players called?
Major Leagues
How did Pee Wee Reese feel about Jackie Robinson?
He respected him because he was a good player, regardless of his race, skin color, or what others thought...
What position did Pee Wee Reese play?
Short stop
What does "Inspire" mean?
To make someone feel motivated to do something...
Who stood next to Jackie Robinson to support him?
Pee Wee Reese
Why did some people not want Jackie Robinson to play baseball?
Because of his race/skin color
What did Pee Wee Reese do on the baseball field that made the crowd gasp?
He stood next to Jackie Robinson and put his arm around him.
What jersey number was Jackie Robinson?
42
What does "Intimidate" mean?
To make someone feel afraid, scared, or nervous...
What baseball team did Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese play for?
Brooklyn Dodgers
What did some fans do to show they didn't want Jackie on the team?
Boo him, throw things, call him names, threaten him
Why was Pee Wee's friendship with Jackie so important?
It showed other people that Jackie deserved respect, it gave Jackie courage, it helped change people's minds...
What is the theme of the story?
Friendship, courage, standing up for what is right...
What does "Rickety" mean?
In bad condition; likely to break
How was Jackie Robinson different from the other players?
He was the first Black player in Major League Baseball
What unfair treatment did Jackie Robinson face because of his skin color?
Racism, Discrimination, Segregation.
Will accept: Being called nasty names, players tried to hurt him, received threats...
What makes someone a true friend?
Loyalty, standing up for you, treating you fairly, being kind, accepting you...
Where did Pee Wee Reese grow up?
Louisville, Kentucky
Worried and nervous
Who was the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers?
Branch Rickey
Name something that the players in the Major Leagues could do that the players in the Negro Leagues could not do.
Get paid well, stay in good hotels, eat at nice restaurants, get put on baseball cards
What lesson does the friendship between Jackie and Pee Wee teach us?
Standing up for what's right, true friends accept everyone, one person's kindness can make a difference...
What was the baseball field in Cincinnati Ohio called?
Crosley Field
What does "Circulate" mean?
To move; To send from person to person or place to place