From Brooklyn to the Hall: teacher key

Michael Jordan, grade 7 edition, written for 7th grade. Learn where Michael Jordan came from, how he played defense and what he did with the U.S. Olympic teams.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

1. In which city was he born?
   • Wilmington
   • Brooklyn (answer)
   • Chicago
2. How tall is he listed?
   • 7 feet
   • 5 feet 11 inches
   • 6 feet 6 inches (answer)
3. In which season was he NBA Defensive Player of the Year?
   • 1984-85
   • 1987-88 (answer)
   • 1995-96
4. Who led the 1984 U.S. Olympic team with him?
   • Bob Knight
   • Phil Jackson
   • Patrick Ewing (answer)
5. Which came first, the Bulls' 1991 title or Jordan's first retirement?
   • The 1991 title (answer)
   • The retirement
   • They came in the same year

Words

• retired: stopped playing
• steals: taking the ball
• guard: a team spot
• nicknames: other names