Becoming Muhammad Ali

Know who you are, Cassius. And whose you are. Know where you going and where you from. With these words, Granddaddy Herman meant:

• for Cassius to stay true to himself

• for Cassius to not lose his memories of Louisville

• for Cassius to think of his grandfather

• for Cassius to keep his future in mind

This novel contains themes of segregation, racism, discrimination, and injustice. What part of speech do these terms belong to?

• nouns

• verbs

• adjectives

• adverbs

What does he mean?

• he doesn't compare himself to others

• he is showing that he has a large ego

• his religion shows him that he is the chosen one

• he is being overly confident

What effect did the death of Emmitt Till have on Cassius?

• he felt that boxing could take him away from the racism

• he thought of Emmitt Till like a brother

• he felt that he needed to box only white people to get revenge

• he thought people would think he was weak for grieving over Emmitt's death

Before he was Muhammed Ali, what was his name?

• Joe Frazier

• George Foreman

• Sonny Liston

• Cassius Clay

How does Cassius Clay deal with challenges in the book?

• By giving up

• By using humor

• By working harder

• By asking for help

What is the main theme of 'Becoming Muhammad Ali'?

• Perseverance and determination

• Friendship and loyalty

• Love and sacrifice

• Adventure and exploration

Which literary device is frequently used in 'Becoming Muhammad Ali'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Irony

In 'Becoming Muhammad Ali', what role does Cassius Clay's family play in his life?

• They discourage his dreams

• They support and motivate him

• They are indifferent to his ambitions

• They oppose his boxing career

What is the narrative style of 'Becoming Muhammad Ali'?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient