From the Court to the Page: A Quiz on the Autobiographies of Sports Icons
Test your knowledge of the autobiographies of some of the most iconic sports figures with this engaging quiz.
Questions
In his autobiography, Michael Jordan famously said, "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
- His Airness
- Driven from Within
- For the Love of the Game
- I Can't Accept Not Trying
Serena Williams' autobiography, "On the Line," chronicles her journey from a young tennis prodigy to becoming one of the greatest athletes of all time. In the book, she opens up about her struggles with:
- Injuries and health issues
- Family drama and personal challenges
- Financial difficulties and career setbacks
- All of the above
In his autobiography, "Open," Andre Agassi reveals that he:
- Was addicted to crystal meth
- Had a gambling problem
- Struggled with depression and anxiety
- All of the above
Which sports icon's autobiography is titled "Unstoppable: My Life in Motion"?
- Serena Williams
- Michael Jordan
- Usain Bolt
- Tom Brady
In her autobiography, "Dare to Win," Abby Wambach shares her experiences as a member of the:
- U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
- U.S. Women's Basketball Team
- U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team
- U.S. Women's Volleyball Team
Which sports icon's autobiography is titled "The Last Dance"?
- Michael Jordan
- Kobe Bryant
- LeBron James
- Stephen Curry
In his autobiography, "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success," Phil Jackson shares his experiences as the head coach of the:
- Chicago Bulls
- Los Angeles Lakers
- New York Knicks
- San Antonio Spurs
Which sports icon's autobiography is titled "Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable"?
- Tom Brady
- Peyton Manning
- Aaron Rodgers
- Drew Brees
In her autobiography, "Unbroken: A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption," Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of:
- A female boxer's journey to the Olympics
- A young athlete's battle with a life-threatening illness
- A group of climbers' quest to conquer Mount Everest
- An Olympian's triumph over adversity and his return to competition
Which sports icon's autobiography is titled "Shoe Dog"?
- Phil Knight
- Steve Jobs
- Bill Gates
- Warren Buffett
In his autobiography, "The Greatest: My Own Story," Muhammad Ali shares his experiences as a:
- Professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist
- Civil rights activist and social justice advocate
- Philanthropist and humanitarian
- All of the above
Which sports icon's autobiography is titled "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play"?
- Kobe Bryant
- Michael Jordan
- LeBron James
- Stephen Curry
In her autobiography, "A Life in Motion," Misty Copeland shares her journey as a:
- Professional ballerina and the first African American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre
- Gymnast and Olympic gold medalist
- Figure skater and world champion
- Track and field athlete and Olympic medalist
Which sports icon's autobiography is titled "Open: An Autobiography"?
- Andre Agassi
- Serena Williams
- Michael Jordan
- Tom Brady
In his autobiography, "The Art of Fielding," Chad Harbach tells the story of:
- A young baseball player struggling to find his place in the sport
- A group of college athletes navigating the challenges of balancing sports and academics
- A coach trying to rebuild a struggling baseball program
- A team of professional baseball players chasing their championship dreams