How might playing chess be good for people?

What is the central idea in this advice from branch rickey to jackie robinson?  

1. while some people only consider the cute little bundle of fur, there are many daily rituals of pet ownership. 2. one of the biggest surprises of adopting a puppy is how much exercise it needs on a daily basis. 3. the cost of food, the veterinarian and general supplies is another surprise to many new dog owners. 4. adopting a puppy is a hefty responsibility. read the four sentences and determine which answer shows the most logical order. a) 1, 4, 3, 2 b) 2, 3, 1, 4 c) 3, 2, 4, 1 d) 4, 1, 2, 3

One element of lyric poetry is personal reflection. which lines in this poem most clearly illustrate that element? i wandered lonely as a cloudby william wordsworthi wandered lonely as a cloudthat floats on high o'er vales and hills,when all at once i saw a crowd,a host, of golden daffodils; beside the lake, beneath the trees,fluttering and dancing in the breeze.continuous as the stars that shineand twinkle on the milky way.they stretched in never-ending linealong the margin of a bay: ten thousand saw i at a glance,tossing their heads in sprightly dance.the waves beside them danced; but theyout-did the sparkling waves in glee: a poet could not but be gay.in such a jocund company: i gazed and gazed—but little thoughtwhat wealth the show to me had brought: for oft, when on my couch i liein vacant or in pensive mood,they flash upon that inward eyewhich is the bliss of solitude; and then my heart with pleasure fills,and dances with the daffodils.