Nothing by Trouble

Who is the main character in "Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson"?

• Serena Williams

• Althea Gibson

• Billie Jean King

• Sue Stauffacher

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What sport did Althea Gibson excel in?

• Basketball

• Tennis

• Soccer

• Baseball

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Summarize a key event from Althea Gibson's life as described in the book.

• Althea won her first Grand Slam title.

• Althea became a famous singer.

• Althea opened a tennis academy.

• Althea wrote a book about her life.

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Describe one of Althea Gibson's major achievements.

• She was the first African American to win a Grand Slam title.

• She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.

• She invented a new type of tennis racket.

• She coached the national tennis team.

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What is a central theme of "Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson"?

• The importance of teamwork

• Overcoming obstacles to achieve success

• The benefits of technology in sports

• The history of tennis

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Compare Althea Gibson with another famous athlete. What is a similarity they share?

• Both were the first in their sport to win a major title.

• Both were known for their acting careers.

• Both invented a new sport.

• Both were famous for their cooking shows.

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Make an inference about the challenges Althea Gibson faced in her career.

• She had to overcome racial barriers in sports.

• She struggled with learning a new language.

• She had difficulty finding a coach.

• She was unable to travel for competitions.

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Identify another athlete who, like Althea Gibson, broke barriers in their sport.

• Michael Jordan

• Jackie Robinson

• Tiger Woods

• Usain Bolt

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Explain how Althea Gibson's achievements impacted future generations of athletes.

• She made it easier for athletes to get sponsorships.

• She paved the way for more diversity in sports.

• She changed the rules of tennis.

• She introduced new training techniques.

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What lesson can be learned from Althea Gibson's story?

• Hard work and determination can help overcome obstacles.

• Fame is the most important goal in life.

• Winning is the only thing that matters.

• Sports are not important in society.

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