Why was Jim Thorpe stripped of his Olympic Gold Medals?
Jim Thorpe

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Journalism
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Anthony DeFazio
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He tested positive for a banned substance
He was not a true amateur because he had been paid to play baseball.
He broke the rules in one of his events.
He was the victim of political bias.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the article, how did Thorpe lose his medals?
He was forced to hand them over to the police.
He had to mail them back to the Olympic Committee.
Someone entered room when he was not there and took his medals.
He was never awarded the medals in the first place.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Bright Path Strong organization attempting to do for Jim Thorpe's legacy?
Have his ancestors paid a financial sum for their pain and suffering.
Restore Jim Thorpe as the sole gold medalist for his 1912 Olympic victories.
Have a movie made to honor his legacy.
Unveil a statue at the 2022 Winter Olympics Games.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the article, how much was Thorpe compensated for playing minor league baseball?
$100.00
The costs of his room and board.
$30,000.00
The article does not say.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Ms. Anita DeFrantz say that Jim Thorpe deserves?
A movie that defines his legacy.
A statue in the Olympic Hall of Fame.
To be a household name.
All of the above.
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