Becoming Muhammad Ali, Rounds 3-4

How did Cassius impact his friend Lucky?

• He encouraged him in pursuing his education.

• He protected him.

• He helped him become self-confident.

• All of the above

Who was Cassius named after?

• A plantation owner that freed his slaves, including his great grandfather.

• His great grandfather

• His grandfather

• All the above

What happened to Tall Bubba?

• a girl gave him her phone number

• he got a scholarship to play ball

• someone stole his bike

• a gas explosion burned his face

What was the turning point for the Clay family?

• Daddy won the lottery.

• Bird went to college.

• Granddaddy Herman died.

• Rudy got his first job.

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Where did Gee-Gee find inspiration?

• at Churchill Downs

• in Sunday school

• in a book of poetry

• from his brother, Rudy

What did Bird not like Gee-Gee doing on Saturday nights?

• hanging out with his friends late

• betting on boxing

• shadow boxing on the buildings downtown

• making a mess in her kitchen

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What were Cassius and Rudy saving money from their job delivering Ebony magazine to buy?

• brand new bicycles

• boxing gym membership

• color television set

• a new stove for Bird

What did Teenie give Cassius?

• a new book poetry

• a love letter

• a pair of boxing gloves

• a purple rabbit-foot keychain

What did he and Rudy find that they never told anyone?

• a hundred dollar bill

• a dead body

• someone robbing the bank

• their dad's sketchbook

What did his dad tell him was his key to success?

• an education

• training to become an athlete

• working hard at his job

• being kind to everyone

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