Jesse Owens quiz

Where was the Olympics held in 1936?

• Spain

• Germany

• Italy

in which state was Owens born?

• Ohio

• Alabama

• Philadelphia

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At what age did Owens move to Ohio

• 19

• 9

• 29

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What was Owen's nickname

• CJ

• JC

• Jesse C

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Which two things Owens could do better than anyone?

• He could run faster and aim higher

• He could aim higher and jump longer

• He could jump longer and run faster

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Which of these in untrue?

• No one welcomed him in the country

• No one wanted him in the stadium

• No one wanted him running that race

• Everyone cheered him on in the race.

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What was Owen's name at birth

• James Cleveland Owens

• Owen Cleveland James

• Jesse Owens

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Owens got the name Jesse because of his Southern accent

• True

• False

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Where did Owens track career begin?

• Eastern High School

• Western High School

• Ohio State University

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The University did not pay tuition.

• True

• False

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