Beyond the Titles: teacher key

Michael Jordan, grade 11 edition, written for 11th grade. Read about Olympic teams, a rookie year, a retired number and the trophy that now carries his name as of November 2026.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

1. What was the 1984 U.S. Olympic team's record in Los Angeles?
   • 7-1
   • 8-0 (answer)
   • 10-0
2. By how many points a game did the 1992 U.S. team win on average?
   • 32.1
   • 30.0
   • 43.8 (answer)
3. What was unveiled at the November 1994 ceremony?
   • A new jersey
   • A trophy
   • An 11-foot bronze sculpture (answer)
4. Who led the NBA in scoring in 1984-85?
   • Michael Jordan
   • Bernard King (answer)
   • Patrick Ewing
5. Which U.S. Olympic team had the higher average margin of victory, 1984 or 1992?
   • 1984
   • 1992 (answer)
   • They were equal

Words

• amateurs: players not paid
• margin: win size
• sculpture: a carved statue
• ceremony: a special event