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Who was Muhammad Ali?

How does the author see the role of sports in society?

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How does the author see the role of sports in society?
Sports have no social impact
Sports should stay politically neutral
Sports reflect how a society sees itself
Sports have no social impact
2
Who was Muhammad Ali?
A boxer who stood up for social justice
A baseball player
An American politician
A famous soldier
3
Q1. What is the main theme of the article? ( muhamaad Ali)
The rules of the national anthem
Acts of courage in sports
Failed sports careers
The history of American football
4
What is the general tone of the article?
Respectful and critical of injustice
Ironic
Neutral and factual
Mocking
5
What does the author criticize people for when they attack Kaepernick?
For following the media
For supporting free speech
For ignoring historical consistency
For liking football too much
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Why was Muhammad Ali criticized?
For losing a match
For fighting in Vietnam
For insulting the president
For refusing to go to the Vietnam War
7
What violent reaction did some people have against Kaepernick?
. They signed a petition for him
They burned his jersey
They clapped for him
They gave him a medal
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What was Kaepernick’s message when he knelt?
He was protesting police brutality and racism
He wanted to change teams
He supported a political party
He wanted a raise
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What does “taking a stand” mean in this context?
Joining the army
Refusing to play
Taking a firm position to defend a cause
Physically standing up
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Where did John Carlos and Tommie Smith raise their fists in protest?
The Super Bowl
The White House
The 1968 Olympics in Mexico City
A local stadium