1955 World Series Radio Broadcast
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Who is Jackie Robinson in the text?

  • A pinch hitter for the Dodgers
  • A pitcher for the Yankees
  • A catcher for the Dodgers
  • A baserunner for the Dodgers (correct)

What does Abigail feel when screams echo throughout the stadium?

  • A swelling in her chest (correct)
  • An urge to turn off the radio
  • An intense desire to leave the stadium
  • An overwhelming sense of fear

Why does Papa talk about Jackie Robinson all the time?

  • Because he is a famous singer
  • Because he is a movie star
  • Because he is also a family member
  • Because he is Papa's favorite player (correct)

What was Jackie Robinson doing while Ford started his windup?

<p>Stealing home plate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Papa do when Abigail mentions Jackie Robinson's daring maneuver?

<p>He expresses his disappointment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ford glance at third from the mound?

<p>To make Jackie Robinson step back on the bag (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Yogi Berra doing when Ford fires the ball to him?

<p>Catching the ball (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Abigail feel when she sees Papa's somber expression?

<p>Sad (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Abigail feel like when she hears about Robinson's daring maneuver?

<p>She feels like she could fly to the moon. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is giving the umpire a piece of his mind in the text?

<p>Yogi Berra (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Abigail's emotional response when she hears about Robinson's daring maneuver?

<p>She feels like she could fly to the moon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the score in the game between the Yankees and Dodgers at the time of the daring maneuver?

<p>Yankees ahead by two runs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Papa's reaction when Robinson makes a dash for home plate?

<p>He sinks back into his chair, shaking his head (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Abigail feel when she tears herself from the radio to face Papa?

<p>She feels happy and excited (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the radio describe Jackie Robinson as doing when Whitey Ford starts his windup?

<p>Making a dash for home plate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is at bat with a 1-0 count on Brooklyn pinch hitter Frank Kellert?

<p>Jackie Robinson (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Yogi Berra doing when Ford fires the ball to him?

<p>Catching the ball to tag Jackie Robinson out (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Abigail feel when screams echo throughout the stadium?

<p>'She feels like she could fly to the moon' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Papa talk about Jackie Robinson all the time?

<p>He admires Robinson's skills and bravery. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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