Lou Gehrig The Luckiest Man
10 Questions
| Total Attempts: 263
This is a quiz based on the story of Lou Gehrig.
Questions and Answers
- 1.In what year was Lou Gehrig born?
- A.
1954
- B.
1950
- C.
1910
- D.
1903
- 2.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
- 3.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
- 4.How much did Lou Gehrig get paid as a signing bonus?
- A.
$2,000
- B.
$4,000
- C.
$1,500
- D.
50 cents
- 5.What team did Lou Gehrig play for?
- A.
Dodgers
- B.
Twins
- C.
Yankees
- D.
Cardinals
- 6.What was Lou Gehrig's nickname?
- A.
Iron Horse
- B.
Lefty
- C.
Buddy
- D.
Louie G
- 7.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
- 8.Lou Gehrig had a disease called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Lou Gehrig won the award for the American Leage Most Valuable Player.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Please describe what sportsmanship means. Then, give one example of how you've been a "good sport".
Lou Gehrig`s disease is commonly referred to as ALS; it is a nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function. How much do you understand the disease and some of the symptoms it is associated with?...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 1109 | Last updated: Sep 10, 2018
-
Sample QuestionNeurodegenerative means...?
Below are the questions developed by our 3rd Grade classes for the book Lou Gehrig, The Luckiest Man
Questions: 11 | Attempts: 481 | Last updated: Oct 4, 2017
-
Sample QuestionIn what year was Lou Gehric born?(Submitted by Tom D/Mrs. McGinly's class)
We often dream of being the celebrity we like the most. We love, follow, even admire our favorite stars, we find it an extreme compliment if we look like one of our favorite ones. Do you want to know which celebrity do you...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 1976834 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2021
-
Sample QuestionPick your gender.
Back to top