From College to Champion: teacher key

Michael Jordan, grade 3 edition, written for 3rd grade. Follow a basketball player from a college game to his championship years. See the honors he earned.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

1. What was the score when North Carolina won in 1982?
   • 62-61
   • 63-62 (answer)
   • 61-60
2. Who did the Bulls beat in 1991?
   • Phoenix Suns
   • Los Angeles Lakers (answer)
   • Portland Trail Blazers
3. Which other NBA team did he play for?
   • Wizards (answer)
   • Lakers
   • Suns
4. What award did he win in 1984-85?
   • Most Valuable Player
   • Rookie of the Year (answer)
   • Olympic gold
5. As of November 2026, which was bigger, his scoring titles or his MVP awards?
   • MVP awards
   • Scoring titles (answer)
   • They are the same

Words

• guard: a team spot
• college: later school
• Olympic: of the Olympics
• championships: top prizes