family.
Who is one family member that strongly supports Cassius throughout the novel?
his father or Rudy or his mother
What nickname does Cassius become known by because of his confidence and talking?
The Louisville Lip
Did the principal believe in him in his boxing career?
yes
How does Rudy feel about living in Cassius’s shadow at times?
What is he feels overlooked or compared to Cassius?
What important event does Cassius train for near the end of the book?
Olympic Games.
What class did Cassius not pass?
english
Why does Cassius become interested in the Nation of Islam?
Answer:
What is it because it gives him pride in his identity and beliefs about equality?
Why do some people underestimate Cassius before his fights?
What is because they think he talks too much and acts overconfident?
What school did Cassius graduate from
Central High School
What important change does Cassius make near the end of the book to show his new identity?
What is changing his name to Muhammad Ali?
How does Cassius’s boxing style make him different from many other fighters?
What is he relies on speed and quick movement instead of only strength?
What were two reasons Cassius got sent to Mr. Wilson's office?
Raw onions and garlic in his pockets, talking, not doing homework, daydreaming,
How do the authors show the close relationship between Rudy and Cassius near the end of the novel?
What is through their support for each other, even when they compete or disagree?
What does Cassius prove through his Olympic victory?
What is that hard work, confidence, and determination can help him overcome challenges and racism?
Why does Cassius lose interest in school
Cassius loses interest in school because boxing becomes more important to him, and he feels it gives him a better future than school does.