Heroes and Economics Quiz

What sport did Jackie Robinson play professionally?

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Football

• Tennis

What was Jackie Robinson's major achievement in sports?

• First African American to win an Olympic gold medal

• First African American to play in Major League Baseball

• First African American to coach a professional team

• First African American to own a sports team

Who founded the Girl Scouts of the USA?

• Jackie Robinson

• Juliette Gordon Low

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

What is one impact Juliette Gordon Low had on society?

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

• She founded an organization that empowers girls.

• She was the first female astronaut.

• She invented the telephone.

What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. best known for?

• His work in the civil rights movement

• Being a famous scientist

• Writing children's books

• Inventing the light bulb

What famous speech did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. deliver?

• "I Have a Dream"

• "Four score and seven years ago"

• "Ask not what your country can do for you"

• "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"

What is an opportunity cost?

• The money you earn from a job

• The next best thing you give up when making a choice

• The price of a product

• The time it takes to complete a task

If you choose to buy a toy instead of a book, what is the opportunity cost?

• The toy

• The book

• The money spent

• The time spent shopping

Which of the following is a good?

• A haircut

• A car

• A dance lesson

• A concert ticket

Which of the following is a service?

• A bicycle

• A loaf of bread

• A doctor's appointment

• A pair of shoes