Exploring Chapter 6 of Chasing Space

What sport did the narrator prefer over football during his early years?

• Tennis

• Soccer

• Baseball

• Basketball

What was the main reason the narrator decided to pursue football in Lynchburg in 1982?

• Love for the game

• His father's influence

• College scholarships

• Peer pressure

What was the narrator's primary goal upon arriving at the Detroit Lions' training camp?

• To make friends with teammates

• To avoid injuries

• To impress the coaches

• To become the team captain

Why did some players exaggerate their injuries during the training camp?

• To stay with the team longer

• To receive better medical treatment

• To avoid tough drills

• To get more rest

What injury did the narrator suffer during the second week of training camp?

• Concussion

• Pulled hamstring

• Broken arm

• Torn ACL

Which team showed interest in the narrator after he was cut from the Detroit Lions?

• New York Giants

• Chicago Bears

• Green Bay Packers

• Dallas Cowboys

What field of study did the narrator pursue after his NFL career?

• Chemical Engineering

• Material Science Engineering

• Computer Science

• Mechanical Engineering

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-6

Who encouraged the narrator to explore material science engineering?

• His father

• His agent

• Coach Landry

• Dr. Raymond Domini

What was the name of the study group formed by the narrator and his classmates?

• The Academic Trio

• The Study Buddies

• The Three Musketeers

• The Science Squad

What message did the narrator want to convey to Marlene's middle school students?

• Avoid taking risks in life

• Failures are stepping stones to success

• Always aim for a career in sports

• Focus only on academics