Jim Thorpe: The Greatest Athlete

What was Jim Thorpe wearing when he first impressed the track and field team at Carlile?

• A full tracksuit

• A white shirt and borrowed gym shoes

• His school uniform

• A football jersey

What was the significance of Jim Thorpe's Indian name, Wa-Tho-Huk?

• It was given to him by his coach

• It was a common name among his tribe

• It signified 'Bright Path'

• It meant 'Strong Warrior'

Which sport did Jim Thorpe discover at Haskell Indian Boarding School?

• Football

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Track and Field

Which future U.S. president did Jim Thorpe outsmart during a football game?

• Harry S. Truman

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

What was the outcome of Jim Thorpe's participation in the 1912 Olympics?

• He did not win any medals

• He won one gold medal

• He was disqualified before the events

• He won two gold medals

What was one of the reasons Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals were stripped?

• He was caught using performance-enhancing drugs

• He was not a U.S. citizen

• He missed the opening ceremony

• He played professional baseball for a small fee

How did Jim Thorpe's sports career affect his personal life?

• He never married

• He remained happily married throughout his life

• He faced multiple divorces and personal challenges

• He had no children

What was Jim Thorpe's role in the world of professional sports after his playing career?

• He became a sports commentator

• He retired from sports entirely

• He transitioned into coaching

• He became a sports journalist

What recognition did Jim Thorpe receive posthumously from the International Olympic Committee?

• He was given a lifetime achievement award

• He was named the greatest Olympian of all time

• His medals were restored

• He was inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame

What did King Gustaf of Norway say to Jim Thorpe when handing him his medals?

• You are the best football player

• You are the fastest runner

• You are the strongest athlete

• You are the greatest athlete in the world