Reading Comprehension: Mariano´s life

Where did Rivera play soccer and baseball when he was young?

• at his home

• a sport field

• River

• Beach

What equipment did he use for baseball games?

• a Fork

• Cardboard milk cartoons and tree branches

• a Soccer ball

When was Mariano Rivera born?

• November 29, 1699

• December 12, 1996

• November 29, 1969

What schools did he attend?

When did he join the Panama Oeste Vaqueros?

• At age 17

• At age 18

• At age 19

Why did he replace the pitcher?

• The pitcher was angry

• The pitcher was sick

• The pitcher performed so poorly

Who was Chico Heron?

• A scout for the New York Yankees

• A scout for Boston Red Sox

• A scout for the Baltimore Orioles

Why was Raybourn impressed about Mariano Rivera?

• Mariano Rivera had a good behaviour

• H e was an excellent runner.

• Mariano Rivera´s athleticism and smooth

When did Raybourn sign the contract with the Yankees organization?

• February 17, 1990

• February 17, 1909

• February 17, 2020

What else did the contract include?

• Bonus for playing one year in Panama

• Signing Bonus of US$2,500

• Bonus and a trip to Europe