1. Shortly after winning the Olympic gold medal for light heavyweight boxing, Ali was refused service at a small-town diner due to his race. He left the diner, walked across a bridge, and flung his gold medal into the body of water the bridge crossed. What was the body of water he threw the medal into? The Missouri River The Ohio River The Colorado River The Mississippi River

2. Muhammed Ali has (almost surely) signed more autographs than any other human being in history. He never turns down an autograph request because, when he was a boy, one of his boxing heroes refused to sign one for him. What was the name of the boxer who wouldn't sign an autograph for him? Sugar Ray Robinson Joe Louis Jersey Joe Walcott Jake LaMotta

3. After joining the Nation of Islam (the Black Muslims) he changed his name, but not to Muhammed Ali (this name was weeks later given to him by Elijah Mohammed). What did Cassius Clay initially change his name to? Answer: (two words, no variations)

4. Showing his usual flamboyance, when a reporter asked him to describe his place in the boxing world, what did Ali claim to be? The 'Frank Sinatra' of boxing The 'Jesus Christ' of boxing The 'Knute Rockne' of boxing The 'Elvis' of boxing

5. When Elijah Mohammed gave Cassius Clay the name Muhammed Ali, it was because he would be a messenger of the Islamic faith. This would later be used as Ali's argument against being drafted. What was Ali's 'official title' in the Nation of Islam? Minister Travelling Bishop Travelling Messenger Faith Carrier

6. When Ali was initially tested by the draft board, he was assigned the draft classification '1Y' (ineligible to serve). Why did Ali receive this classification? He was a public figure His religious faith His 1964 hernia operation He failed the intelligence tests

7. Once Ali had been drafted and refused to take the symbolic step forward to be inducted into the Armed forces, he was stripped of the heavyweight title. How long did it take for the governing bodies to declare the title vacant? Three months Four days Less than 1 day Six weeks

8. Ali did not talk to reporters after the induction refusal, instead releasing a statement to the press. In part it read: 'I strongly object to the fact that so many newspapers have given the American public and the world the impression that I have only two alternatives in taking this stand: either I go to jail or go to the Army. There is another alternative, and that alternative is _________. Answer: (One Word)

9. In 1969 there was turmoil in the Heavyweight Division, with both Joe Frazier and Jimmy Ellis recognized by different governing bodies as the champion. Due to these problems, many fans now considered the heavyweight division to be a farce. When asked at this time by a reporter if he missed boxing, what was Ali's reply? Like I miss my ex-wife I am boxing Boxing misses me I never missed when I boxed

10. When asked (at a speaking engagement in 1970) by a young black man how to deal with white racists, Ali replied: 'Be loud, be ______ and keep their black-hatin' asses in their chairs!'? great pretty obnoxious proud

11. During a promotional tour of Elijah Mohammed's book 'Message to the Blackman', Ali gave an infamous speech claiming all things good were made white. From that speech, complete the following phrase: 'The Angel food cake is the white cake, but the Devil food cake is the _______ _______.' Answer: (Two Words)

12. Ali's conviction for draft evasion was overturned in June 1971 by the Supreme Court. What was the court's vote in giving Ali his freedom? 8-0 8-1 9-0 7-2

13. During his exile from boxing, Ali introduced a chain of fast-food restaurants. What was the name of this chain? Champburgers 'Floats' Like a Butterfly Ice Cream Sting Like a Bee Hot Wings Heavyweight Pizza

14. After his retirement from boxing, Ali formed a corporation which, among other things, has many humanitarian causes. What is the name of this corporation? A.L.I. B.A.D. T.K.O G.O.A.T.

15. Ali was sent to Iran in 1980 by the United Nations to try to negotiate the release of the American hostages there. What is the official designation of Ali's postion with the U.N.? Ambassador International Peacemaker Messenger of Peace United States Ambassador

16. Complete this quote from Ali in 1991: 'Any man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 30 ....' ...is a greater fool than I ...has very strong personal views ...has wasted 20 years of his life ...had better be able to back it up

17. What was the name of Ali's 1998 non-fiction book? The Greatest A Bad Man What's My Name Healing

18. In a National Geographic Society International Essay in 1998, Ali wrote: 'I am devoting much of my life today to healing the ...' ...human spirit ...the earth ...world's racial intolerance ...the world's sick and poor

19. In May 2000 Congress passed the Muhammed Ali Boxing Reform Act, which among other things, does what? Promote honorable competition in boxing Limit the number of years a person can have a boxing license Update boxing's safety guidelines Institute CAT scans as a part of boxing licence's medical pre-requisites

20. What year was Muhammed Ali inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame? 1975 1985 1980 1990