Sonia Sotomayor: Life and Career

The video is a read-aloud of Sonia Sotomayor's journey from her early life in the Bronx to becoming the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. It covers her family background, education, career aspirations, and significant achievements, highlighting her perseverance and dedication to justice.

Where was Sonia Sotomayor born?

• Puerto Rico

• The Bronx, New York

• Brooklyn, New York

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

What was Sonia's father's occupation?

• Doctor

• Factory worker

• Teacher

• Lawyer

Which book series inspired Sonia to dream of becoming a detective?

• Nancy Drew

• Sherlock Holmes

• Harry Potter

• The Hardy Boys

What was Sonia's favorite TV show that influenced her career choice?

• Matlock

• Boston Legal

• Law & Order

• Perry Mason

Which high school did Sonia attend?

• Cardinal Spelman High School

• Bronx Science High School

• Stuyvesant High School

• LaGuardia High School

What was Sonia's major at Princeton University?

• Economics

• Law

• History

• Political Science

What role did Sonia hold at Yale Law School?

• Captain of the Moot Court Team

• Head of the Debate Team

• Editor of the Yale Law Journal

• President of the Student Body

What was Sonia's first job as a lawyer?

• Corporate Lawyer

• Judge

• Public Defender

• Assistant District Attorney

Which president appointed Sonia to the Supreme Court?

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Bill Clinton

• George H.W. Bush

What significant case did Sonia preside over that involved baseball?

• The World Series Scandal

• The Baseball Strike of 1994

• The Baseball Salary Cap Dispute

• The MLB Steroid Case