Q 01/05

Which then little-known actor played Jackie Robinson in 42 after auditioning twice for the role?

A) Chadwick Boseman

B) Michael B. Jordan

C) Anthony Mackie

D) Derek Luke

Answer · why

A) Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman won the part by choosing to read its hardest scene at his audition. He had been directing an off-Broadway play and was weighing givin...

Q 02/05

Which actor wore a fat suit and prosthetics to play Dodgers boss Branch Rickey in the film 42?

A) Jeff Bridges

B) Harrison Ford

C) Donald Sutherland

D) Kevin Costner

Answer · why

B) Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford also studied Hall of Fame recordings to master Rickey's voice. The director had wanted a character actor for the part, but the star's pe...

Q 03/05

Which Kentucky-born Dodgers shortstop puts his arm around Jackie Robinson before a jeering crowd in 42?

A) Ralph Branca

B) Spider Jorgensen

C) Pee Wee Reese

D) Duke Snider

Answer · why

C) Pee Wee Reese

Pee Wee Reese had refused to join his teammates' protest against Robinson that spring. A statue of the two men side by side was unveiled in Brooklyn i...

Q 04/05

In the film 42, what does Branch Rickey ask Jackie Robinson to do when opponents hurl abuse at him?

A) Report it to umpires

B) Answer with his fists

C) Walk off the field

D) Never hit back

Answer · why

D) Never hit back

Never hit back was the promise Rickey wanted in a three-hour meeting in August 1945. Robinson agreed to turn the other cheek, and Rickey signed him fo...

Q 05/05

Which Negro leagues team is Jackie Robinson playing shortstop for when a Dodgers scout finds him in 42?

A) Homestead Grays

B) Kansas City Monarchs

C) Newark Eagles

D) Chicago American Giants

Answer · why

B) Kansas City Monarchs

Kansas City Monarchs paid Robinson $400 a month, and he played only 47 games at shortstop for them. The club's most famous player was the pitcher Satc...