Lou Gehrig The Luckiest Man
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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".
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