Iron Bird: Cal Ripken's Work Ethic

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1. What are three qualities Cal Ripken is known for? Why is he compared to a Puritan?

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2. What happened on September 6, 1995?

3. Who does Cal Ripken Jr. say he inherited his work ethic from?

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4. What two qualities are closely linked in the American mind?

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5. How many years did Steve Wulf work for Sports Illustrated?

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6. Critical Viewing: Decide whether Cal Ripken appears comfortable in the spotlight as he accepts the crowd's applause for setting the record for most consecutive games played. Explain your answer.

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7. What is Williamsport, Pennsylvania considered the birthplace of?

8. What does the term "malaise" refer to?

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9. What is a melee? Have you ever seen a melee before? If so, where? Describe it.

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10. Should Cal Ripken be considered a hero? Why or why not? Explain.