Lou Gehrig The Luckiest Man

10 Questions | By GinaSmethers | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Total Attempts: 272

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This is a quiz based on the story of Lou Gehrig.

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1.

Please describe what sportsmanship means. Then, give one example of how you've been a "good sport".
2.

In what year was Lou Gehrig born?
- A.
  
  1954
- B.
  
  1950
- C.
  
  1910
- D.
  
  1903
3.

Why did Christina Gehrig want her son to go to college?
- A.
  
  To earn a living and be successful
- B.
  
  She hated sports and did not want him to play
- C.
  
  It was a family tradition
- D.
  
  She wanted him to be close to his brother
4.

What can you infer from the statement that Lou never missed a day of school?
- A.
  
  He never felt sick
- B.
  
  He took school seriously and respected his mother's wishes
- C.
  
  He was a good student
- D.
  
  He hated school
5.

How much did Lou Gehrig get paid as a signing bonus?
- A.
  
  $2,000
- B.
  
  $4,000
- C.
  
  $1,500
- D.
  
  50 cents
6.

What team did Lou Gehrig play for?
- A.
  
  Dodgers
- B.
  
  Twins
- C.
  
  Yankees
- D.
  
  Cardinals
7.

What was Lou Gehrig's nickname?
- A.
  
  Iron Horse
- B.
  
  Lefty
- C.
  
  Buddy
- D.
  
  Louie G
8.

Why did Lou Gehrig stop hitting well?
- A.
  
  He didn't feel like being a good hitter player anymore
- B.
  
  He didn't want to play anymore
- C.
  
  He didn't keep his eye on the ball
- D.
  
  He felt weak and had a hard time swinging the bat
9.

Lou Gehrig had a disease called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Lou Gehrig won the award for the American Leage Most Valuable Player.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False