Malcolm Mitchell's Journey: From Football to Book Club

Kathy Rackley meets Malcolm Mitchell, a top football recruit, in a bookstore in Athens, Georgia. Unaware of his identity, she talks to him about her book club. Malcolm, intrigued, joins the club, becoming the only man and the youngest member. Despite being called a nerd, Malcolm embraces the label, proud of his reading journey. Initially reading at a junior high level, he worked hard to improve, reading books like 'The Hunger Games' series. Malcolm values his reading achievements over his natural football talent, highlighting his ability to connect with others beyond superficial differences.

Where did Kathy Rackley meet Malcolm Mitchell?

• At a coffee shop

• At a football game

• In a bookstore

• In a library

What was Malcolm's reaction when he learned about Kathy's book club?

• He ignored it

• He was uninterested

• He wanted to join

• He laughed it off

How did Malcolm feel about being called a 'nerd'?

• He was proud

• He was offended

• He was indifferent

• He was confused

What did Malcolm focus on improving during college?

• His dancing skills

• His singing skills

• His reading skills

• His cooking skills

Which book series did Malcolm finish in two days?

• Harry Potter

• Percy Jackson

• Twilight

• The Hunger Games

What does Malcolm value more than his natural football talent?

• His singing talent

• His dancing skills

• His ability to cook

• His reading achievements

What did Malcolm do with every free moment he had?

• Read a book

• Went for a run

• Played video games

• Watched TV

What is Malcolm's greatest talent according to the transcript?

• His football skills

• His cooking skills

• His ability to connect with people

• His singing ability

How does Malcolm view the differences between himself and the book club members?

• He focuses on commonalities

• He ignores them

• He is bothered by them

• He focuses on them

What is the main theme of Malcolm's story?

• Staying in comfort zones

• Avoiding new experiences

• Overcoming challenges

• Focusing on differences