Discovering Wes Moore Chapter 7 Quiz

What sport did Wes play in high school that he thought he would get recruited by colleges for?

• basketball

• baseball

• hockey

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Who told Wes he was good at basketball but his chances of being drafted were slim to none

• Justin

• Wes's mom

• Uncle Howard

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What other advice did Uncle Howard give to Wes?

• Keep playing basketball and hopefully you will get drafted

• That Wes should have a backup plan

• That Wes should stop going to Military school

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Wes realized his Uncle Howard was right about basketball, so what did Wes begin to make sure of?

• that colleges knew him for his academics too

• that he would eventually become the best basketball out there

• that colleges knew all of his hardships growing up

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What did Wes start doing in his spare time?

• writing a book

• reading

• listening to lectures about African American History

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Why did Wes feel that he could relate to Colin Powel?

• Because Powell said that African Americans should not serve their country

• Because Powell said you need to change the world and go to war with the Americans

• Powell gave him another way to think about American life and his own life

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What decision did Wes make about his future after reading Colin Powell’s book?

• That he wanted to serve his country and go into the Army

• He was going to move out of America

• That he was going to leave Military school to travel

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What final decision did Wes make about his future?

• To go back to Baltimore to be with family

• To stay at Valley Forge and go to their community college so he could be Lieutenant

• To go the US Naval Academy College

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What did Valley Forge select Wes for at age 18?

• Regimental Commander for the 17th Corps of Cadets

• 2nd Lieutenant in Command to the 4th Corps

• International Commander for the 18th Corps

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Why is Wes aboard the C-130 plane?

• To go on a secret mission

• To jump from the plane as part of his training

• To watch and rank others as they jump from the plane

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