19 Questions
Who is Jackie Robinson in the text?
A baserunner for the Dodgers
What does Abigail feel when screams echo throughout the stadium?
A swelling in her chest
Why does Papa talk about Jackie Robinson all the time?
Because he is Papa's favorite player
What was Jackie Robinson doing while Ford started his windup?
Stealing home plate
What does Papa do when Abigail mentions Jackie Robinson's daring maneuver?
He expresses his disappointment
Why does Ford glance at third from the mound?
To make Jackie Robinson step back on the bag
What is Yogi Berra doing when Ford fires the ball to him?
Catching the ball
How does Abigail feel when she sees Papa's somber expression?
Sad
What does Abigail feel like when she hears about Robinson's daring maneuver?
She feels like she could fly to the moon.
Who is giving the umpire a piece of his mind in the text?
Yogi Berra
What is Abigail's emotional response when she hears about Robinson's daring maneuver?
She feels like she could fly to the moon
What is the score in the game between the Yankees and Dodgers at the time of the daring maneuver?
Yankees ahead by two runs
What is Papa's reaction when Robinson makes a dash for home plate?
He sinks back into his chair, shaking his head
How does Abigail feel when she tears herself from the radio to face Papa?
She feels happy and excited
What does the radio describe Jackie Robinson as doing when Whitey Ford starts his windup?
Making a dash for home plate
Who is at bat with a 1-0 count on Brooklyn pinch hitter Frank Kellert?
Jackie Robinson
What is Yogi Berra doing when Ford fires the ball to him?
Catching the ball to tag Jackie Robinson out
What does Abigail feel when screams echo throughout the stadium?
'She feels like she could fly to the moon'
Why does Papa talk about Jackie Robinson all the time?
He admires Robinson's skills and bravery.
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