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What do Earvin and Temple have in common in their childhoods?

• They both struggled with physical health issues.

• They were both misunderstood and faced challenges in school.

• They both grew up in wealthy households.

• They both were homeschooled.

How did Earvin respond to people who doubted him?

• He gave up on school completely.

• He ignored them and never spoke to them.

• He used their words as motivation.

• He moved to another school.

How are Temple's achievements different from Magic Johnson's?

• Her achievements are in science, not sports.

• She never attended college.

• She became a professional athlete.

• Her work was not recognized.

Which of the following best describes a similarity between both individuals?

• They both became famous for playing sports.

• They both had supports from their teachers or mentors.

• They both avoided public speaking.

• They both struggled to make friends.

What challenge did Temple face that Earvin did not?

• Learning how to walk

• Dealing with racism

• Struggling to speak as a child

• Being kicked off a sports team

What role did family play in both Temple's and Earvin's success stories?

• Their families ignored their struggles.

• Their families pushed them into careers that they didn't want to do.

• Their families supported them through their challenges.

• Their families were not involved at all.

What role did Temple's science teacher play in her development?

• Encouraging her to pursue a career in sports

• Helping her improve her social skills

• Inspiring her to build the squeeze machine

• Teaching her how to design animal welfare systems

What was a key factor that contributed to Earvin Johnson’s success in basketball?

• His family’s financial support

• His determination to improve despite adversity

• His ability to perform under pressure

• His talent in other sports besides basketball