Which detail from the selection indicates what first contributed to the start of ESPN?

“In 197 both of them got fired and had to find other jobs.”

According to the selection, which event significantly contributed to the creation of ESPN?

The Rasmussens were fired in 1977.

Based on the last paragraph, what can be inferred about Bill Rasmussen and his son's business?

ESPN became a successful sports entertainment network.

Which quote from the selection shows how the ESPN became popular?

Companies all over US started adding it to their selections.

According to the selection, what effect did the spread of cable TV have on the Rasmussens?

They decided to create their own sports-only channel.

According the selection, how did the NBA contribute to ESPN’s success?

The NBA allowed ESPN to show professional basketball games

What can be inferred from the information presented in the last paragraph?

ESPN adapts programs to suit the needs of many sports fans.

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1
Which detail from the selection indicates what first contributed to the start of ESPN?
The company became one of the biggest networks in the world.
Cable TV was beginning and they could carry more channels
“In 197 both of them got fired and had to find other jobs.”
“The first show on the new channel was called Sports Center.
2
In paragraph 2, what can be inferred about the concept of starting a sports network in 1977?
Concern about how people would react to a new channel.
It was an uncommon idea.
It was a common idea.
Concern that the sports channel would attract few viewers.
3
According to the selection, which event significantly contributed to the creation of ESPN?
Bill persuaded an oil company to loan him money for his idea
The co-creators worked for the Hartford Whalers hockey team.
The Rasmussens were fired in 1977.
There were only three major television networks at the time.
4
Based on the last paragraph, what can be inferred about Bill Rasmussen and his son's business?
ESPN became a successful sports entertainment network.
ESPN appeals to every country around the world.
ESPN became popular very quickly
ESPN appeals more to younger viewers.
5
Which quote from the selection shows how the ESPN became popular?
ESPN showed reruns of old movies and lots of exercise shows”
“ESPN went on the air for the very first time in 1979.”
Companies all over US started adding it to their selections.
“ESPN was only seen on television in Connecticut."
6
According to the selection, what effect did the spread of cable TV have on the Rasmussens?
They tried to convince an oil company to give them money.
They decided to create their own sports-only channel.
They wanted to work for one of the other major TV networks.
They were fired and had to find other jobs.
7
According the selection, how did the NBA contribute to ESPN’s success?
The NBA allowed ESPN to show professional basketball games
The NBA gave money to sponsor ESPN,
ESPN could become competitive by showing NBA games
It could only be popular if agreed to only show NBA games.
8
What can be inferred from the information presented in the last paragraph?
ESPN Classic is intended strictly for an older crowd.
ESPN channels are directed towards a younger sport audience.
ESPN adapts programs to suit the needs of many sports fans.
ESPN2 only appeals to extreme sport enthusiasts.

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