Former Boxing Champion Barney Ross Comes Home

Former Boxing Champion Barney Ross Comes Home

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9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript introduces Barney Ross, a former boxing champion and Marine Corps corporal, known for his bravery in Guadalcanal. He vowed to kiss the U.S. soil if he returned home, emphasizing his patriotism and connection to his homeland.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the hero mentioned in the introduction?

Angeles A Woon

Bonnie Ross

Barney Ross

Guadal Canal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Bonnie Ross's profession before joining the Marine Corps?

A soldier

A boxing champion

A pilot

A sailor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many enemies was Bonnie Ross credited with killing during his service?

22

30

10

15

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Barney Ross vow to do if he returned home?

Kiss the soil of the United States

Write a book

Join politics

Visit his family

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phrase is used to describe the United States in Barney's vow?

The land of opportunity

The good earth

The promised land

The free world