Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson & Kwame Alexander

What is the theme of Becoming Muhammad Ali?

(Choose all correct answers.)

• Becoming rich and famous.

• The value of childhood friendships.

• Overcoming prejudice.

• Working hard to follow your dreams.

What point of view is used by the authors?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person omniscient

• 3rd person limited

Why was Cassius unhappy with his given name?

• He was named after his father.

• It was the name of the slave owner who enslaved their ancestors.

• He was named after a mean uncle.

• It was the name of the plantation where their ancestors were enslaved.

How did the audience react to hearing Cassius' name at his high school graduation?

• They clapped politely.

• They clapped loudly.

• They gave a standing ovation.

• They boo'd him.

Who is Jack Johnson?

• The first black heavyweight champion of the world.

• The first black featherweight champion of the world.

• The first black welterweight champion of the world.

• The first black lightweight champion of the world.

Which slaves were most likely to be killed by slave owners,

fearing they were the most dangerous, according to Mama?

• Strong ones.

• Tall ones.

• Smart ones.

• Brave ones.

Who puts the purple rabbit's foot keychain on Cassius' bike?

• Tina

• Tonya

• Lucky

• Corky

Why does Joe tell Cassius that it's better for boys

to fight in the ring instead of on the street?

(Choose all correct answers.)

• They learn to protect themselves.

• They avoid getting arrested.

• They learn to fight properly.

• They get their anger out.

Why did Cassius love the thoroughbreds so much?

(Choose all correct answers.)

• The way they were so regal.

• They are the only thing faster than him.

• He wanted his own muscles to be as perfect as the horses.

• Churchill downs was a fancy place.

In the poem "Everything," it talks about how everything they did was done on the West side. Why couldn't they play on the other side?

(Choose all correct answers.)

• They were banned for playing too rough.

• There was segregation that kept them out.

• They did not have any friends over there.

• They were not welcomed by the white people.