Quiz  /  Jesse Owens MCQ Quiz Questions with Answers

  • 1. 
    Where was Jesse Owens born?

  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Los Angeles California
  • Detroit, Michigan
  • Oakville, Alabama

  • 2. 
    What sport is Jesse Owens most famous for?

  • Track and field
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Soccer

  • 3. 
    Why did Jesse have to practice before school and not after school like the rest of the kids?

  • Because he had to work after school to make money
  • All of the above
  • Because his mother wanted him to come straight home after school
  • Because the track coach wouldn't let him practice after school

  • 4. 
    What college did Jesse Owens attend?

  • Ohio State
  • UCLA
  • Iowa State
  • University of Alabama

  • 5. 
    How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win at the 1936 Olympics?

  • 1
  • 3
  • 4
  • 2

  • 6. 
    In what country did the 1936 Olympics take place?

  • Germany
  • England
  • United States
  • France

  • 7. 
    According to the article, what world leader thought that white people would dominate the Olympics?

  • Adolf Hitler
  • Franklin Roosevelt
  • Emperor Hirohito
  • Joseph Stalin

  • 8. 
    After returning home victorious from the Olympics, what did Jesse Owens do to make money?

  • Worked as a goodwill ambassador for the United States
  • Worked at a gas station
  • All of the above
  • Raced horses at events

  • 9. 
    What was Jesse Owen's nickname while in college?

  • Flying Wave
  • Lightning Bolt
  • Buckeye Bullet
  • The Flash

  • 10. 
    What was Jesse Owen's birth name?

  • James Cleveland Owens
  • Jimmy Carter Owens
  • Clive James Owens
  • Jay Cee Owens
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