Excerpt from Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court

What was Kareem's height when he started high school?

• Six foot five

• Six foot ten

• Seven foot

• Six foot eight

What did Kareem wear on his first day of high school?

• A red sweater and jeans

• A blue blazer and slacks

• A sports jersey and shorts

• A white shirt and khakis

Why did Kareem feel like a "Good Boy" and a "Regular Kid" at the same time?

• He wanted to excel in sports and academics.

• He wanted to meet adults' expectations and be like his peers.

• He wanted to be popular and rebellious.

• He wanted to be a leader and a follower.

What was Kareem's refuge from the turmoil he felt?

• Reading books

• Playing chess

• Basketball

• Watching TV

How did Kareem feel about his old classmates from St. Jude?

• He was indifferent to them.

• He was happy to see them.

• He felt betrayed by them.

• He wanted to be friends with them again.

What did Kareem aspire to be in the future?

• A draftsman

• An engineer

• An architect

• A basketball coach

What was the significance of the number 33 for Kareem?

• It was his lucky number.

• It was the number of his favorite football player.

• It was the number of his birth date.

• It was the number of his favorite basketball player.

How did Kareem's personality reflect in his basketball playing style as a freshman?

• Aggressively competitive

• Politely passive

• Highly strategic

• Overly confident

What was Kareem's reaction when Coach Donahue gave him a varsity uniform?

• He was disappointed.

• He was confused and surprised.

• He was angry.

• He was indifferent.

What did Kareem and his friend Norbert do on weekends?

• Played basketball

• Played chess and talked about the future

• Watched TV shows

• Studied together