Quiz: Becoming Muhammad Ali

What sport made Muhammad Ali famous?

• Basketball

• Boxing

• Baseball

• Soccer

Which event inspired Cassius to start boxing?

• His bike was stolen

• He saw a boxing match on TV

• His dad encouraged him

• He wanted to impress his friends

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Who was one of Ali's greatest influences during his boxing career?

• His best friend Lucky

• Coach Martin

• His mother

• Malcolm X

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What city was Cassius Clay born in?

• Chicago

• Louisville

• New York

• Atlanta

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What was Muhammad Ali's original name?

• Cassius Clay

• Malcolm X

• Joe Frazier

• George Foreman

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What sport did Muhammad Ali excel in?

• Basketball

• Boxing

• Soccer

• Tennis

Why did Muhammad Ali start boxing?

• His bike was stolen

• He wanted to be famous

• His father was a boxer

• He loved sports

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Muhammad Ali was known for his ________.

• Shyness

• Outspokenness

• Timidity

• Silence

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How did Muhammad Ali handle racism and adversity in his life?

• By staying silent

• By speaking out

• By moving away

• By ignoring it

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What role did poetry play in Muhammad Ali’s life?

• It was a hobby

• It was part of his personality and public image

• He disliked it

• It was unrelated to him

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