Athlete Salary

Who wrote the opinion piece about athletes' salaries?

• James Harden

• Stephen Curry

• Fred Bowen

• John Wall

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What is the main reason given for high athletes' salaries?

• Lack of skilled athletes

• Fans' love for watching games

• High ticket prices

• Their exceptional skills

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How much will John Wall make over four seasons according to his contract extension?

• $45 million

• $24 million

• $170 million

• $56,000

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What comparison is made to show the enormity of athletes' salaries?

• Compared to movie stars

• Compared to tech company CEOs

• Compared to the President's salary

• Compared to the average household income in the US

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What suggestion does the author give if people think athletes make too much money?

• Start playing sports instead of watching

• Write complaints to sports teams

• Stop watching the games or buying team products

• Boycott the games

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What activities does the author suggest kids do instead of watching sports?

• Sleep

• Study more

• Read a book or play a board game

• Play video games

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How do media companies contribute to athletes' salaries?

• By paying for rights to show games

• By providing training facilities

• By buying tickets in bulk

• By sponsoring athletes directly

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What is the author's main purpose in writing the article?

• To criticize athletes for making too much money

• To encourage people to boycott sports

• To explain why athletes' salaries are so high

• To promote reading and other activities over watching sports

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Which team failed to sign a long-term deal with their quarterback, according to the article?

• Washington football team

• Houston Rockets

• Golden State Warriors

• Washington Wizards

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What does the author count during a single pro football game on television?

• The number of touchdowns

• The number of fouls

• The number of ads

• The number of viewers

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