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Reggie Carter, 42, American basketball player (New York Knicks).
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1.What was the birth name of the professional basketball player known as Reggie Carter?
- A.Reginald Lee Carter
- B.Reginald CarterCorrect
- C.Reginald James Carter
- D.Reginald Anthony Carter
The biography explicitly identifies the subject as Reginald Carter.
Source: biography introduction
2.In what city was Reggie Carter born?
- A.New York CityCorrect
- B.Mineola
- C.Honolulu
- D.Brookville
Reggie Carter was born in New York City.
Source: biography introduction
3.Which high school did Reggie Carter attend?
- A.New York City Prep
- B.Long Island Lutheran High SchoolCorrect
- C.Mineola High School
- D.St. John's High School
Reggie Carter starred for Long Island Lutheran High School in Brookville, New York.
Source: early life section
4.For which college basketball team did Reggie Carter play?
- A.St. John's Red StormCorrect
- B.New York University
- C.Hawaii Warriors
- D.Mineola College
Reggie Carter played college basketball for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and St. John's Red Storm.
Source: early life section
5.In what year was Reggie Carter selected in the NBA draft?
- A.1980
- B.1978
- C.1979Correct
- D.1981
Reggie Carter was selected in the 1979 NBA draft.
Source: career section
6.Which NBA team drafted Reggie Carter?
- A.Mineola Knicks
- B.New York KnicksCorrect
- C.Brooklyn Nets
- D.Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Reggie Carter was selected by the New York Knicks.
Source: career section
7.What was Reggie Carter's height?
- A.6 ft 1 in
- B.6 ft 5 in
- C.5 ft 11 in
- D.6 ft 3 inCorrect
Reggie Carter stood 6 feet 3 inches tall.
Source: biography introduction
8.How many games did Reggie Carter play for the New York Knicks?
- A.130
- B.125
- C.135Correct
- D.140
Reggie Carter played 135 games with the New York Knicks.
Source: career section
9.What position did Reggie Carter play?
- A.Center
- B.Shooting guardCorrect
- C.Point guard
- D.Small forward
Reggie Carter played as a shooting guard.
Source: biography introduction
10.What was the date of Reggie Carter's death?
- A.November 15, 1998
- B.October 10, 1999
- C.December 24, 1999Correct
- D.January 1, 2000
Reggie Carter died on December 24, 1999.
Source: biography introduction
11.What was Reggie Carter's profession after his basketball career?
- A.NBA scout
- B.Assistant principalCorrect
- C.High school basketball coach
- D.Physical education teacher
Reggie Carter served as an assistant principal at Mineola High School.
Source: post-career section
12.What was the specific draft selection number for Reggie Carter?
- A.27th pickCorrect
- B.26th pick
- C.25th pick
- D.28th pick
Reggie Carter was the 27th pick overall in the 1979 NBA draft.
Source: career section
13.What was the cause of Reggie Carter's death?
- A.Heart failure
- B.A rare disease likened to tuberculosisCorrect
- C.Cancer
- D.A car accident
Reggie Carter died from a rare disease likened to tuberculosis.
Source: biography introduction
14.At which high school did Reggie Carter work as an assistant principal?
- A.Mineola High SchoolCorrect
- B.Long Island Lutheran High School
- C.St. John's High School
- D.New York City High School
Reggie Carter was an assistant principal at Mineola High School.
Source: post-career section
15.What was Reggie Carter's weight during his career?
- A.175 poundsCorrect
- B.180 pounds
- C.170 pounds
- D.165 pounds
Reggie Carter weighed 175 pounds.
Source: biography introduction
16.Over which years did Reggie Carter play for the New York Knicks?
- A.1978–1980
- B.1980–1982Correct
- C.1981–1983
- D.1979–1981
Reggie Carter played with the Knicks from 1980 to 1982.
Source: career section
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