How did Jim Henson get into puppetry?

A local tv station needed new puppeteers

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1
When was Winston Churchill promoted to Prime Minister?
1940
1921
1931
1951
2
What was Nellie Bly's first job?
Teacher
nurse
Undercover journalist
matron
3
When did Milton Hershey die?
December 18, 2014
October 13, 1945
October 14,1945
September 13, 1946
4
Why did Dolly Parton stop working for Porter Wagoner?
He became more controlling.
She got home too late and did not get enough sleep.
He was really boring.
She did not get enough money.
5
Which of Maria Tallchief’s ballet teachers cast her as the lead in her debut performance when she was 15?
Madame Nijinska
Madame Niminsja
Madame Niminsli
Madame Nijinski
6
When was Muhammad Ali born?
June 23, 1937
March 16, 2003
January 17, 1942
7
Florence Nightingale started a nursing school
False
True
8
When was Wangari Born?
October 15, 1929
April 1, 1940
December 12, 1987
August 2, 2000
9
What two college sports was Jackie Robinson best at?
Basketball and baseball
Baseball and Football
Basketball And track
Baseball and track
10
True or False: Hank Aaron was not inspired by Jackie Robinson
True
False
11
Why did Dolly Parton stop working for Porter Wagoner?
He was really boring.
She got home too late and did not get enough sleep.
He became more controlling.
She did not get enough money.
12
In what round was Steph Curry drafted into the NBA?
3
7
5
1
13
When was Hank Aaron Born?
February 5, 1934
June 7, 1926
April 21, 1947
April 30, 1954
14
How did Jim Henson get into puppetry?
A local tv station needed new puppeteers
He wanted a job for tv
Like the shows on the tv
People wanted him to become a puppeteer
15
At what age did Misty Copeland start ballet?
8
2
12
13
16
Whose initials does this picture represent?
MW
WH
WM

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