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WorksheetsMuhammad Ali Intro
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 49mins
When was Muhammad Ali born?
1912
1932
1942
1982
Muhammad Ali was born in
Memphis, TN
Lousiville, KY
New York City, NY
Los Angeles, CA
What sport did Muhammad Ali pursue as his career?
boxing
tennis
baseball
golf
His birth name was _____ before changing it to Muhammad Ali to shed what he considered to be a slave name and to embrace his religious identity.
Cassius Clay
Joe Martin
George Foreman
Larry Holmes
After Cassius' _____ was stolen, a mentor persuaded him to channel his energy into boxing instead of beating up the thief.
television
homework
lucky rabbit's foot
bicycle
"Education is the bicycle that'll get you there, Cassius. You keep pedaling, sometimes uphill, sometimes down."
Cassius's father uses a bicycle as a ______ to make a comparison between bikes and education.
metaphor
allusion
simile
juxtaposition
Ali's boxing career was interrupted in his prime due to his stance against...
violence in boxing
the criminal justice system
the war in Vietnam
environmental issues
In 1984, with what was Ali diagnosed?
Cancer
Parkinson's disease
Chronic lower respiratory disease
Strokes
In 1996, what memorable event happened?
Ali fought the current champion in the Olympics
Ali lighted the Olympic torch
Ali won the heavyweight championship for a 4th time
Ali passed away
Ali was the first boxer to appear on this iconic cereal box.
Fruity Pebbles
Boxer-Os
Wheaties
Lucky Charms
Which of these Awards/Titles did Muhammad Ali NOT earn?
Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Century
Olympic Gold Medal
Best Actor Academy Award
Heavyweight Boxing Title
Presidential Medal of Freedom
