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Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 54mins
What country did Pelé play soccer for?
Brazil
Madrid
Botswana
What did Pelé call soccer?
the beautiful game
the best game
my favorite hobby
How did Pelé earn money for his family?
he shined shoes
he played soccer
he sold vegetables
How old was Pelé when he began his professional soccer career?
15
17
21
How many goals did Pelé score in his lifetime?
1,281
345
8,943
What set Pelé apart from other soccer players? choose 3
explosive quickness
mind boggling ball control
feel for the game
scored a lot of goals
he painted soccer pictures
How did Pelé feel about being complimented?
humble
proud
embarassed
What did Pelé do that no other athlete had done in a game?
played half the game for one team, and the other half for the other team
asked to speak after the game to thank the fans
donated his cleats, shin guards, game balls, and old jerseys to children who didn't have sporting goods
What did Pelé want the people to pay attention to?
the young
the old
kids who are poor
True of False:
Pele was fortunate to grow up playing for select youth league teams in his hometown?
True
False
How old was Pele when he played in his first World Cup soccer tournament?
17
18
21
When returning victorious from the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, Pele was given a car and he promptly....
sold it to buy food for his family.
was in an accident that wrecked the car.
declined, as he was too young to drive.
True or False:
To keep Pele from signing with a team from another country, the government of Brazil declared him a "Non-Exportable National Treasure."
True
False
In 1962, after scoring two goals and helping Santos win the South American Championship, what happened to Pele when fans swarmed the field?
They took his clothes.
They carried him around the field.
They broke his arm.
True or False:
1966, after a painful World Cup final match against Portugal, Pele told reporters he was going to Disneyland.
True
False
True of False:
Busy with his soccer career, Pele was unable to spend time at home when his daughter, Kelly Christina, was born.
True
False
On November 19th, 1969 Pele made soccer history at the Maracana stadium by doing what?
Scoring his 100th goal.
Scoring his 1000th goal.
Scoring 10 goals in one game.
After retiring from Brazillian soccer, Pele first went on to......
Attend university and graduate with a degree.
Pursue a career in acting in the movies.
Enjoy his reputation and travel the world.
In 2007, why did many Brazillians criticize Pele for suppporting Brazil's hosting of the World Cup?
Brazil lost in the first round.
Funds spent on the World Cup would be better spent on healthcare and education for Brazillians.
Pele's role as Minister of Sport forced the team to favor players from Santos, his old team.
True or False:
Pele often says that his greatest goal was scored in front of 120,000 fans at Maracana Stadium in 1961.
True
False
Because his family was poor, young Edson Arantes do Nascimento often played with a soccer ball made of what material?
rags
duct tape
garbage
True or False:
After retiring from the Cosmos, Pele ran for political office in Brazil and became mayor of his home town, San Paulo.
True
False
What is the real name of Pele?
Columbo
Santos
Bauru
Edson Arantes
How old was Pele when he scored his 100th. goal?
He was thirteen years old
He was twenty nine years old
He was twenty five years old
He was twelve
Where did Pele use to live?
Bauru
Mexico
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
What is the name Pele's second wife?
Celeste
Rosemery
Asiria
Rosa
what country was Pele's first world cup?
Brazil
Sweden
Mexico
New york
What is the name of Pele's father?
Dondinho
Edson Arantes
Zoca
Dico
What is the name of Pele's younger brother
Dico
Edson
Dondinho
Zoca
What is the new name of the team with no shoes?
BAC
Ameriquinho
Dondinho
Brazilian
What is the name of Bac's young team manager?
Waldemar de Brito
Santos
Wales
Gothenburg
Where did pele played his last World Cup?
Sweden
Mexico
England
Poland
Why Pele didn't play the first two games at the World Cup in Sweden?
Because he was afraid of planes.
Because he was sick.
Because he had a leg injury.
Because he was angry.
How was Pele called by his family?
Pele
Bauru
Dico
Bile
Why did Pele decide to quit on aeroplanes?
Because he love football more
Because he was sick.
Because he was afraid to fly.
Because an aeroplane came down in Bauru
What is the other dream of Pele?
being a movie star.
to be an actor.
To be a teacher
to work with aerplanes.
Who was Pele's first girlfriend?
Ariana
Rosemeri
Celeste
Assiria
Pele went into the Brazilian army when he was eighteen.
yes
no
Pele was poor he and his friend played without shoes.
yes
no
Pele worked with airplanes because it was his dream
yes
no
How meny times did Pele become champion of Brazil
6
4
3
How meny ballondors does pele have ?
7
8
9
what age did pele become world champion ?
14
17
16
In what team did Pele pley during his career ?
New York Cosmos
Santos
Bauru
Where's Pele from?
Brazil
Mexica
Venezuela
Guatemala
What's the Pele's full (полное) name?
Edson Arantes do Nascimento
Antonio Machado do Pele
Fernandes Peleos do Antunes
When was he born?
October, 1940.
Octover, 1950.
January, 1955
May, 1944
Pele's mother likes football and goes to his football games.
True
False
Pele's father isn't a footballer.
True
False
In 1944 Pele is going to play in the BAC (Bauru Athletic Club).
True
False
How many brothers and sisters does Pele have?
2 sisters and one brother
one sister and one brother
no sisters and brothers
one sister and two brothers
What does "PELE" mean?
King of pelados
Father of pelados
The best player of Rio
The fastest footballer in Brazil
What does Pele sell to make money for the football?
Peanuts
Apples
Bananas
Potatoes
What's happening in Rio de Janeiro in 1950?
Olympic games
The World Cup
International Student Football championship
Which team does win the Brazil-Russia match in 1958?
Russia
Brazil
How many goals does Pele score in 1969?
500
2000
1000
1500
What does happen in July 18, 1971?
Brazil becomes the World Champion again.
Pele plays in a new team.
Pele says "Hello" to the American football.
Pele says "Goodbye" to football.
