Pelé: King of Soccer

What's the CENTRAL IDEA of the book "Pelé: King of Soccer?"

• Pelé played soccer barefoot.

• Pelé was very poor.

• Even though Pelé was very poor, he was very talented in soccer.

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Where did Pelé live?

• United States of America

• Brazil

• Mexico

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Why did they call Pelé's team the "Barefoot Team?"

• They wore old shoes.

• They wore new shoes.

• They played with no shoes.

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Why was Pelé's father crying at the beginning of the story?

• Someone died.

• He got hurt.

• Brazil lost the World Cup.

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What did Pelé promise his father?

• That he would win the World Cup.

• That he would buy him a new car.

• That he would earn a lot of money.

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Why do you think Pelé was so skinny?

• He was poor and didn't have enough money for food.

• He hated to eat.

• He was on a diet.

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Did Pelé keep his promise to his father to win the World Cup?

• No

• Yes

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How many goals did Pelé score?

• 10

• 100

• 1,000