Rudell Stitch Quiz

On what date did Rudell Stitch's heroic act take place?

• September 18, 1957

• September 18, 1958

• October 1, 1958

• October 1, 1957

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What was Rudell Stitch’s profession in addition to being a boxer?

• Teacher

• Meatpacker

• Lawyer

• Mechanic

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Why did Rudell Stitch wade into the river on that day?

• To retrieve a fishing lure

• To rescue a man who had fallen into the river

• To check his fishing equipment

• To clean his fishing line

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Who was the man Rudell Stitch saved from drowning?

• Charles Oliver

• Joseph Shifcar

• Oskar Schindler

• A fellow fisherman

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How did the man Rudell Stitch saved sustain his injuries?

• He was attacked by an animal

• He fell from a bridge

• He broke his leg on a rock

• He was struck by a boat

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What recognition did Rudell Stitch receive in 1959?

• The Nobel Peace Prize

• The Carnegie Medal

• The Presidential Medal of Freedom

• The Silver Star

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What is a key criterion for receiving the Carnegie Medal?

• Voluntarily risking death or serious injury to save another person

• Academic excellence

• Community service

• Demonstrating consistent heroism

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How does the Carnegie Hero Fund define heroism?

• As a natural personality trait

• As a series of extraordinary accomplishments

• As a single act of selflessness during a crisis

• As lifelong dedication to helping others

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What is an example given in the text of people who perform heroic acts despite having troubled histories?

• Firefighters

• Police officers

• California inmates

• Teachers

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Who is mentioned in the text as a hero despite his shady background?

• Rudell Stitch

• Joseph Shifcar

• Oskar Schindler

• Charles Oliver

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