Pele's Beautiful Game

What is the main idea of "Pele's Beautiful Game"?

• Pele helped bring together teammates who did not get along before.

• Pele became famous for doing things no other soccer player had done.

• Pele was popular in Brazil, but was not well-known elsewhere until now.

• Pele made soccer the most popular sport in Brazil by winning the World Cup.

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Paragraphs 1-2 relate to the rest of the text....

• by showing how important soccer has been in Brazil so readers understand why Pele matters.

• by comparing the way soccer is played in Brazil to other countries so readers understand the sport.

• by giving details about Brazil's geography so readers understand how soccer became popular there.

• by explaining the history of soccer in Brazil so readers understand why the World Cup was invented.

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What does the author mean by the phrase “spread like wildfire” in paragraph 2?

• People began playing soccer all over the world.

• People became interested in soccer very quickly.

• People knew very little about how to play soccer.

• People started many soccer teams in a short period.

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What does the author mean by the phrase “swell of pride” in paragraph 6?

• Pelé felt glad that his team had the opportunity to be in the soccer tournament.

• Pelé felt a strong sense of satisfaction to be playing soccer for his country.

• Pelé felt a deep sense of confidence that his team would win the soccer tournament.

• Pelé felt excited to be playing in his first soccer game outside of his country.

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What is Pele's legacy in the sport of soccer?

• Retired at a young age

• Never won a FIFA World Cup

• Three-time FIFA World Cup champion and one of the greatest soccer players of all time

• Known for his skills in American football

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What is the main theme of 'Pele's Beautiful Game'?

• The evolution of soccer as a global sport

• Pele's influence on soccer and its popularity

• The technical skills required to play soccer

• The history of soccer in South America

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Which literary device is used in the phrase 'spread like wildfire'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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What does the author imply by describing Pele as a 'legend'?

• Pele is a fictional character

• Pele is known for his storytelling

• Pele is an iconic and influential figure

• Pele is a mysterious person

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How does the author describe Pele's impact on his teammates?

• He was a divisive figure

• He inspired and united them

• He was indifferent to them

• He was critical of them

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What is the significance of Pele's first World Cup win?

• It marked the end of his career

• It was a turning point for Brazilian soccer

• It was a minor achievement

• It was overshadowed by other events

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