Sean Duffy

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/sean-duffy

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Sean Duffy born?October 3, 1971
2. Where was Sean Duffy born?Hayward, Wisconsin, USA
3. What is the education?St. Mary's College of Minnesota (Marketing), William Mitchell College of Law (Law)
4. Who is Sean Duffy?Sean Duffy is a person from Wisconsin who has worked as a lumberjack, lawyer, politician, and now helps run the country’s transportation and space programs.
5. What did Sean Duffy do as a lumberjack?He was very strong and fast, winning many championship titles in speed climbing and chopping wood.

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