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Memoirs of Athletes and Sports Figures

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Which athlete wrote the memoir \"Open\" in 2009?

  1. Andre Agassi

  2. Serena Williams

  3. Michael Jordan

  4. Lance Armstrong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andre Agassi's memoir \"Open\" was published in 2009 and received critical acclaim for its honesty and insights into his personal and professional life.

Who is the author of the memoir \"The Greatest: My Own Story\"?

  1. Muhammad Ali

  2. Mike Tyson

  3. George Foreman

  4. Joe Frazier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali's memoir \"The Greatest: My Own Story\" was published in 1975 and is considered one of the most influential sports memoirs ever written.

Which sports figure wrote the memoir \"Unbroken\" in 2010?

  1. Louis Zamperini

  2. Jesse Owens

  3. Jackie Robinson

  4. Babe Ruth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Louis Zamperini's memoir \"Unbroken\" was published in 2010 and tells the story of his survival as a prisoner of war during World War II.

Who is the author of the memoir \"Shoe Dog\"?

  1. Phil Knight

  2. Steve Jobs

  3. Bill Gates

  4. Warren Buffett


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phil Knight's memoir \"Shoe Dog\" was published in 2016 and tells the story of how he founded and built the sportswear company Nike.

Which athlete wrote the memoir \"The Long Run\" in 2012?

  1. Shalane Flanagan

  2. Kara Goucher

  3. Deena Kastor

  4. Joan Benoit Samuelson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shalane Flanagan's memoir \"The Long Run\" was published in 2012 and tells the story of her journey to becoming one of the top distance runners in the world.

Who is the author of the memoir \"The Boys in the Boat\"?

  1. Daniel James Brown

  2. Erik Larson

  3. David McCullough

  4. Jon Krakauer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daniel James Brown's memoir \"The Boys in the Boat\" was published in 2013 and tells the story of the University of Washington's rowing team that won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics.

Which sports figure wrote the memoir \"Relentless\" in 2017?

  1. Tim Grover

  2. Kobe Bryant

  3. Michael Jordan

  4. LeBron James


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tim Grover's memoir \"Relentless\" was published in 2017 and tells the story of his work as a trainer and mentor to some of the greatest athletes in the world, including Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

Who is the author of the memoir \"The Mamba Mentality\"?

  1. Kobe Bryant

  2. Phil Jackson

  3. Shaquille O'Neal

  4. Pau Gasol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kobe Bryant's memoir \"The Mamba Mentality\" was published posthumously in 2020 and offers insights into his approach to the game of basketball and his life philosophy.

Which athlete wrote the memoir \"Becoming\" in 2018?

  1. Michelle Obama

  2. Serena Williams

  3. Oprah Winfrey

  4. Beyoncé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michelle Obama's memoir \"Becoming\" was published in 2018 and tells the story of her life, from her childhood in Chicago to her time as First Lady of the United States.

Who is the author of the memoir \"The Art of Resilience\"?

  1. Bill Russell

  2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

  3. Magic Johnson

  4. Larry Bird


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill Russell's memoir \"The Art of Resilience\" was published in 2021 and tells the story of his life and career, both on and off the basketball court.

Which sports figure wrote the memoir \"The Answer\" in 2016?

  1. Allen Iverson

  2. Michael Jordan

  3. Kobe Bryant

  4. LeBron James


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Allen Iverson's memoir \"The Answer\" was published in 2016 and tells the story of his life and career, from his childhood in Virginia to his time as one of the most popular and influential basketball players in the world.

Who is the author of the memoir \"The Last Dance\"?

  1. Michael Jordan

  2. Phil Jackson

  3. Scottie Pippen

  4. Dennis Rodman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jordan's memoir \"The Last Dance\" was published in 2020 and tells the story of his final season with the Chicago Bulls, which culminated in their sixth NBA championship.

Which athlete wrote the memoir \"The Code\" in 2016?

  1. Phil Jackson

  2. Michael Jordan

  3. Kobe Bryant

  4. LeBron James


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phil Jackson's memoir \"The Code\" was published in 2016 and tells the story of his coaching career, from his early days with the Chicago Bulls to his time with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Who is the author of the memoir \"The Dynasty\"?

  1. Jerry West

  2. Bill Russell

  3. Magic Johnson

  4. Larry Bird


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jerry West's memoir \"The Dynasty\" was published in 2011 and tells the story of the Los Angeles Lakers' dominance of the NBA in the 1970s and 1980s.

Which sports figure wrote the memoir \"The Dream Team\" in 2012?

  1. Jack McCallum

  2. Magic Johnson

  3. Larry Bird

  4. Michael Jordan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jack McCallum's memoir \"The Dream Team\" was published in 2012 and tells the story of the 1992 United States Olympic basketball team, which is considered one of the greatest sports teams of all time.

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