Lou Gehrig's Farewell to Baseball Address
Lou Gehrig's Farewell Quiz
Test your knowledge about Lou Gehrig's iconic farewell address to baseball! This quiz will take you through the key elements of the speech, exploring its tone, rhetorical devices, and the historical context surrounding it.
- 5 multiple-choice questions
- Learn more about one of baseball's greatest legends
- Perfect for sports enthusiasts and history buffs
What is the tone of the speech?
A. Sad but accomplished
B. Sad
C. Grateful
D. Angry
E. Sad but grateful
In the speech, it says, "I have been in ballparks for seventeen years." What type of Rhetorical Device is it?
A. Pathos
B. Ethos
C. Logos
D. Allusion
E. Anaphora
Why did Lou Gehrig give his speech on July 4th?
A. It was the day he was diagnosed
B. He died on this day
C. He was known as one of the most important people in baseball history so he gave the speech on what is considered one of the most important days in history
D. This was his favorite day of the year
E. The rangers were playing that day for the play off's and so since it was a special day they made it even more special by letting him give his speech
What disease did he have that caused his death?
A) Coronary Artery Disease
B) Lou Gehrig's disease
C) Diabetes Mellitus
D) Malaria
E) A.L.S.
After his speech, how many years was it until he died?
A. 4 years
B. 10 years
C. That day
D. 2 years
E. 3 years
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