DK Life Stories – Jesse Owens

Question 1

A raised red flag after a long jump attempt means that the jump was illegal.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

In 1935, how many world records did Jesse set in a single hour?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 3

When Jesse was in eighth grade, he ran the 100-yards in how many seconds?

Accepted Answer

11s

Question 4

Here is Jesse Owens with his parents and siblings. How many siblings did he have?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 5

After Jesse broke the long jump world record, his rival Luz Long congratulated him. This showed what qualities?

Accepted Answer

all three

Question 6

The 1936 Olympic Games were held in which country?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 7

At the 1936 Olympics, Jesse Owens competed in the 100-meter final. Which medal did he win?

Accepted Answer

gold

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