Jim Abbot

What major accomplishment did Jim Abbott achieve during his time at the University of Michigan?

• He won the Heisman Trophy.

• He became the first U.S. pitcher to beat the Cuban national team in 25 years.

•  He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays.

• He won a gold medal in soccer.

How did Jim Abbott's parents support him in his sports journey?

• They discouraged him from playing sports.

• They encouraged him to try different sports.

• They only wanted him to play soccer.

• They did not support him at all.

What did Jim Abbott do to improve his hand-eye coordination?

• He played video games.

• He practiced throwing a rubber ball against a wall.

• He only watched other kids play baseball.

• He played basketball.

What did Jim Abbott use to help him with his disability during school?

• A baseball glove

• A mechanical hand made of fiberglass and metal

• A special baseball bat

• Nothing at all

What was Jim Abbott's batting average during his senior year in high school?

• .250

• .375

• .427

• .500

How did Jim Abbott feel about wearing the prosthesis during school?

• He loved it and wore it all the time.

• He thought it was cool.

• He hated it because it made him self-conscious.

• He didn't care about it at all.

What was one of Jim Abbott’s greatest achievements in professional baseball?

• He won a World Series.

• He pitched a perfect game.

• He was voted the club's Rookie of the Year.

• He scored the most home runs.

From whose point of view is the story mainly told?

• Jim Abbott's parents

• Jim Abbott himself

• His teammates

• The coach

What is the main idea of the text?

• Jim Abbott was a famous soccer player.

• Jim Abbott overcame his disability to succeed in baseball

• Jim Abbott did not like to play sports.

• Jim Abbott’s parents were not supportive.

Which detail supports the idea that Jim Abbott was an exceptional athlete?

• He played soccer instead of baseball.

• He threw a no-hitter in his first Little League game.

• He was shy and did not participate in sports.

• He only played baseball for fun.