Welsh boxer Tommy Farr returns to New York City

Welsh boxer Tommy Farr returns to New York City

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9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses Tommy's near upset of Joe Lewis and his fight with Jim Braddock. It outlines Tommy's ambition to fight more heavyweights and secure a return fight with the winner of Louis and Schmeling. The conversation also touches on the potential abdication of Joe Louis's crown and the implications for Tommy's career.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which boxer almost defeated Joe Lewis, surprising many experts?

Joe Louis

Jim Braddock

Tommy

Max Schmeling

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Tommy fight first according to the transcript?

Joe Louis

Rocky Marciano

Max Schmeling

Jim Braddock

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Tommy's main goal in fighting other heavyweights?

To earn more money

To gain popularity

To get a return fight with the winner of Louis and Schmeling

To retire undefeated

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy is suggested regarding Joe Louis's crown?

Ignore him and fight others

Wait for him to abdicate

Challenge him immediately

Retire from boxing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome if one waits for Joe Louis to abdicate?

No change in status

A quick push in the boxing ranks

Immediate retirement

A slow rise in the ranks