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Heart versus Height

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5th Grade reading comprehension

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1
What is the first event in the story "Heart Versus Height"?
Muggsy played in the NBA for 14 years.
Muggsy and his friends used an old box as a basketball hoop.
Muggsy excelled at basketball in high school.
2
Why did some people think Muggsy would not play professional basketball?
because he was short
because he didn't have enough ability
because he was from a rough neighborhood
3
What did Muggsy think was the key to his 14-year basketball career?
being a foot shorter than other players
always believing in himself
growing up in a rough neighborhood
4
What is the main idea of the "Heart vs. Height" story?
Muggsy used an old box to practice basketball.
Muggsy was the first player chosen in the 1987 draft.
Ability, not size is what makes a great basketball player..
5
What made Muggsy a crowd favorite when he played in the NBA?
his speed and agility
his size
his jokes
6
What do the words "beat the odds" mean in this story?
win a basketball game
do something that seems unlikely
work hard on something