A Letter to NFL GMs

Shaquem Griffin's hand deformity was:

• due to an accident

• something he was born with

• caused by an illness

• something that got worse over time

Shaquem told his story through a:

• a song

• a lyrical poem

• letter he was writing to the general managers of all NFL teams

• an article for a local newspaper

What was the reason an opposing team's coach gave as to why Shaquem should not be able to play?

• he was too heavy

• he was too old for the team

• he had an unfalr advantage over other players

• football was a two-handed sport

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

What was Shaquem's father's motto that he wanted his sons to live by?

• Never give up

• If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

• Nothing comes easy

• Take the high road

How do we know that Shaquem's condition caused him excruciating pain?

• He avoided playing all sports

• He wanted to remove his own fingers

• He cried from morning until night

• He begged for an operation to bring relief

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

What did a stranger do that reminded him of his father's motivational message of "Nothing comes easy"?

• gave him half of a five dollar bill

• insulted him because of his hand

• told him he didn't belong on his college team

• refused to give him a job

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which best summarizes Shaquem's football experience his first three years of college?

• played every game

• watched the football games alone in his dorm room

• traveled to the games but sat on the bench

• watched the games from his school's student center

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which best reflects how Shaquem felt about his brother's success?

• jealous

• supportive

• resentful

• indifferent

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.6

Shaquem defines himself by his:

• successes

• championships

• adversity, and how he persevered

• physical challenges

How did Shaquem take advantage of an opportunity given to him by his coach?

• He focused completely on supporting his brother's successes

• He wrote a letter to NFL GMs

• he slept at the field house, watched tapes, and worked out rather than going back to his dorm

• He studied hard and focused on his academics