Pele Comprehension Quiz

What country did Pelé play soccer for?

• Brazil

• Madrid

• Botswana

What did Pelé call soccer?

• the beautiful game

• the best game

• my favorite hobby

How did Pelé earn money for his family?

• he shined shoes

• he played soccer

• he sold vegetables

How old was Pelé when he began his professional soccer career?

• 15

• 17

• 21

How many goals did Pelé score in his lifetime?

• 1,281

• 345

• 8,943

What set Pelé apart from other soccer players? choose 3

• explosive quickness

• mind boggling ball control

• feel for the game

• scored a lot of goals

• he painted soccer pictures

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.SL.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1A

How did Pelé feel about being complimented?

• humble

• proud

• embarassed

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What did Pelé do that no other athlete had done in a game?

• played half the game for one team, and the other half for the other team

• asked to speak after the game to thank the fans

• donated his cleats, shin guards, game balls, and old jerseys to children who didn't have sporting goods

What did Pelé want the people to pay attention to?

• the young

• the old

• kids who are poor

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.6