Lou Gerhig: The Luckest Man
Below are the questions developed by our 3rd Grade classes for the book Lou Gehrig, The Luckiest Man
- 1.
In what year was Lou Gehric born?(Submitted by Tom D/Mrs. McGinly's class)
- A.
1954
- B.
1899
- C.
1935
- D.
1903
Correct Answer
D. 1903 -
- 2.
In the book, Lou Gehrig: The Luckest Man, how did Lou Gehrig try to help his baseball hitting?(Submitted by Brielle L/Mrs.McGinly's class)
- A.
He ate junk food and never practiced
- B.
He exercised and practiced
- C.
He didn't care and quite the Yankees
- D.
He didn't care about hitting and let his team down
Correct Answer
B. He exercised and practiced -
- 3.
What was Lou Gehrig`s nickname? (submited by Andrew V/Mrs. McGinly's )
- A.
The Say Hey Kid
- B.
J Roll
- C.
Iron Horse
- D.
Lefty
Correct Answer
C. Iron Horse -
- 4.
How many consecutive games of baseball did Lou Gehrig play?(Submitted by Andrew V/Mrs.McGinly class)
- A.
2,000
- B.
2,016
- C.
2,130
- D.
3,000
Correct Answer
C. 2,130 -
- 5.
Why did Lou Gehrig stop hitting well?(Submited by Danielle W/Mrs.McGinly)
- A.
His arms and legs hurt
- B.
He wanted to get kicked off the team
- C.
He felt weak and he wanted to make the team do well, so he benched himself
Correct Answer
C. He felt weak and he wanted to make the team do well, so he benched himself -
- 6.
In what year was Lou Gehrig born?(submitted by Julianna A/Mrs.Dillon)
- A.
1903
- B.
1923
- C.
1925
- D.
1936
Correct Answer
A. 1903 -
- 7.
How many years did Lou Gehrig play baseball?( Submited by Julianna/Mrs.Dillon)
- A.
14 years
- B.
5 years
- C.
10 years
- D.
100,000 years
Correct Answer
A. 14 years -
- 8.
How much was Lou Gehrig getting paid to play baseball?(Submitted by Julianna A./Mrs.Dillon
- A.
$1,500
- B.
$2,500
- C.
$100
- D.
$100,000
Correct Answer
A. $1,500 -
- 9.
What sport did Lou quit high school to play?(Submited by Alicia F./ Mrs.Baker)
- A.
Basketball
- B.
Baseball
- C.
Softball
Correct Answer
B. Baseball -
- 10.
What was the name of the team Lou Gerhig played for?(submitted by Alicia F./Mrs .Baker)
- A.
Biuecaps
- B.
Yankee
- C.
Mets
Correct Answer
B. Yankee -
- 11.
Why was Lou Gehrig's nickname the luckiest man?(Danielle W Mrs.Mcginly)
- A.
Because Because he always thought he was lucky to have played professional baseball
- B.
Because he wore a lucky number
- C.
Just because he wanted a nickname
Correct Answer
A. Because Because he always thought he was lucky to have played professional baseball -
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