Biographies: Cristiano Ronaldo & Shaquille O'Neal

What is Cristiano Ronaldo's date and place of birth?

• Feb. 14, 1990

  in Madrid, Spain

• Feb. 5, 1985 in Madeira, Portugal

• Jan. 11, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico

• Jan. 25, 1987 in Bogotá, Columbia

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Which would best describe Cristiano Ronaldo's childhood?

• He grew up very wealthy and his family spent a lot of their money to pay for his soccer lessons.

• He grew up very wealthy and his family paid for him to play in the best soccer clubs.

• He grew up very poor but his family was extremely supportive of his soccer talent.

• He grew up very poor and his family doubted his soccer talent.

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What was a significant factor in Ronaldo's recruitment by Manchester United?

• His impressive play in an exhibition game

• His family's influence in the soccer world

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  His high school soccer achievements

• His celebrity status on and off the field

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Which title did Ronaldo help Manchester United win in 2008?

• Copa del Rey

• Heisman Trophy

• FIFA Club World Cup

• Mario Kart Circuit

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What was a key factor that set Ronaldo apart from other elite players?

• His coaching style

• His speed and ball handling

  
  

• His height advantage

  
  

• His defensive skills

  
  

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What impact does Ronaldo have on his team when he is on the field?

• He reduces the team's chances of winning

• He distracts his teammates

  
  

• He improves his teammates' performance

  
  

• He ignores his teammates

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Which of the following is true about Ronaldo's legacy?

• He is seen as an entertainer and celebrity on and off the field.

• He leads a quiet lifestyle and has mostly kept to himself.

• He is a YouTube content creator with millions of followers.

• He once won a boxing match against David Beckham.

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When and where was Shaquille O'Neal born?

• March 23, 1982 in Orlando, Florida

  
  

• May 25, 1975 in Miami, Florida

  
  

• March 2, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey

• May 12, 1977 in Los Angeles, California

  
  

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Which university did Shaq attend, where he was twice voted All-American?

• University of California

  
  

• Louisiana State University

  
  

• Duke University

  
  

• University of Florida

  
  

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In which year was Shaq drafted first overall by the Orlando Magic?

• 1989

• 1990

• 1991

• 1992

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