March Madness

Why is the college basketball tournament called March Madness?

• Both words start with the letter "M"

• It is a crazy tournament where anything can happen.

• The tournament path is long and difficult.

• Not every team makes the tournament.

What is the author's point of view on March Madness?

• Fewer teams should be able to compete in the tournament

• It is just like any other sporting event

• It is an exciting time when anything can happen

• Teams do not have a fair chance to win

Which of the following is an opinion?

• March Madness is the most exciting event of the year.

• Breanna Stewart's team won the March Madness title four years in a row.

• The NCAA March Madness tournament began in 1939.

• Past President Barack Obama is a big fan of March Madness.

What is the main idea of the section "Upstarts and Upsets"?

• Villanova beat Georgetown for the National Championship in 1985.

• March Madness makes it possible for any team to rise to the top and win.

• In 2014, $1 billion was offered to anyone who chose the perfect bracket.

• The Blue Raiders beat and eliminated Michigan State in 2016.

The cause is "March Madness Tournament", what is the effect?

• Fewer people are watching other sporting events

• College basketball players are being paid more money

• The world has been introduced to some of the greatest basketball players.

The cause is "A college team wins one of the thirty-two conferences" what is the effect?

• It gets to play another team to try to win a spot in the March Madness tournament.

• It gets to play in the March Madness tournament.

• It is not included in the March Madness Tournament.

What is the Final Four in the March Madness tournament?

• When the four regions emerge with a winner to reach the last 4 teams left in the tournament.

• The day that the tournament is held on.

• The final four players to get drafted into the NBA.

• The last four days the tournament takes place.

What are Cinderella teams?

• Teams that are out of the tournament if they lose one game

• Teams that people do not think will do well but surprise everybody

• Teams that people think will do well and win the tournament

• Teams that have the best players in the league

What is March Madness?

• A science fair

• A video game competition

• A spelling bee

• A single elimination tournament with 68 teams

Who first used the term 'March Madness'?

• A famous basketball player

• A television actor

• A college professor

• An Illinois high school official