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Reading Jackie Robinson Chapter 4
Reading Jackie Robinson Ch. 4
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5th Grade
09/03/2013

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When you are _______, you get a more important job.
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promoted
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A person who is in charge of soldiers in the military is an ________.
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officer
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A _____  for a baseball team goes to colleges and other places to find players the team might hire.
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scout
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another name for a business
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organization
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What medal had Mack won in the Olympics?
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A silver medal for the two hundred yard dash.
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Why did Robinson decide to quit school?
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Becasue he saw no future in a sports career.
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What event prompted the United States to declare war?
Definition
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
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After Robinson joined the Army, why was he made an officer?
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Because he was a strong leader.
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What problem did black soldiers have at the snack bar?
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They had to sit in their own section which didn't have enough seats.
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How did Robinson solve part of the problem the black soldiers had?
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He complained and got more seats for the black soldiers.
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What was the name of the Negro League team that Robinson played for?
Definition
The Kansas City Monarchs
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How much money did Robinson earn with the Monarchs?
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$400 a month
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What were some of the problems the Monarchs had when they went from city to city?
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They couldn't sleep in hotels or eat in restaurants.
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Which team in the Brooklyn organization would Robinson start playing for?
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The Montreal Royals
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