| Coverage : The Jackie Robinson Quiz will test your knowledge of one of baseballs most famous players, his accomplishments and what he is best known for. See how many questions you can get right on The Jackie Robinson Quiz. |
| 1. | Jackie Robinson: |
| a. | | Was the first African American in the modern era to play in baseballs magor leagues |
| b. | | The first African American inducted in baseballs Hall of Fame |
| c. | | Had a lifetime batting average of 311.0 |
| d. | | Played third base for 5 years |
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| 2. | Jackie Robinson played professional baseball for: |
| a. | | New York Yankees |
| b. | | Brooklyn Dodgers |
| c. | | Cleveland Red Sox |
| d. | | Minnesota Twins |
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| 3. | Jackie Robinson was born in_______. |
| a. | | Caleb,Georgia |
| b. | | Cagle,Georgia |
| c. | | Cadwell,Georgia |
| d. | | Cairo,Georgia |
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| 4. | In 1947,Jackie Robinson was named? |
| a. | | Rookie of The Year |
| b. | | League batting champion |
| c. | | Baseballs Most Valuable Player |
| d. | | Best Outfielder |
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| 5. | While attending the University of California,Jackie Robinson became the first person to win varsity letters in four sports.They were: |
| a. | | Football, soccer, track, baseball |
| b. | | Soccer, basketball, track, football |
| c. | | Football, basketball, baseball, track |
| d. | | Baseball, football, soccer, basketball |
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| 6. | What year did Jackie Robinson play one season in the Negroe Baseball League? |
| a. | | 1942 |
| b. | | 1944 |
| c. | | 1941 |
| d. | | 1945 |
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| 7. | Jackie Robinson married Rachel Isum and they subsequently had 3 children. |
| a. | | Yes |
| b. | | No |
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| 8. | In 1997 Jackie Robinson was honored by: |
| a. | | The world celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson being named Rookie of the Year
b)The world celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier |
| c. | | The United States Postal Service issuing a commemorative stamp in his honor |
| d. | | President Clinton giving a speech honoring him at Shea Stadium |
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| 9. | In the 1972 World's Series, Jackie Robinson was chosen to: |
| a. | | Give a speech |
| b. | | Throw the first pitch |
| c. | | Bat the first ball |
| d. | | Be honored after his death at the opening off the series |
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| 10. | What date and year did Jackie Robinson die? |
| a. | | April 8,1972 |
| b. | | November 10,1972 |
| c. | | December 11,1971 |
| d. | | October 24,1972 |
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| 11. | In 1982, Jackie Robinson became the first major league baseball player to ever appear: |
| a. | | On the cover of Look Magazine |
| b. | | On a commemorative postage stamp |
| c. | | On a television show honoring his baseball achievements |
| d. | | On the cover of the Rolling Stone |
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