Through the years, he’s truly enjoyed his job working on many cartoon films.When he was 65 years old, Floyd was told he had to retire because he was too old. At that time, Disney wanted younger artists who would be cheaper to pay, but Floyd wouldn’t give up. He found an extra desk and has continued to work without pay. Since his younger wife works at the same place, Floyd can enter the business with her even though he doesn’t have an official identification badge. Because he shows up every day, everyone at Disney thinks he still works there and doesn’t bother him. He says he loves being an artist and doesn’t want to sit around at home doing nothing.1.Why hasn’t Floyd Norman received a paycheck in over 16 years?A) Because he is an African American artist.B) Because he doesn’t have an official ID badge.C) Because he is officially retired from Disney Studios.D) Because he is an 81-year-old man who cannot work.2.How can Floyd Norman continue with the work he loves?A) He works with his wife who lets him share her office.B) He is helped by his wife who has the right to hire him.C) He found an extra desk so he can continue to work there.D) He shows up every day so everyone thinks he still works there.

Floyd Norman is an 81-year-old man who works at Disney Studios in California every day; however, he hasn’t received a paycheck in over 16 years! When Floyd was hired by Disney in 1956, he was the first African American artist. Through the years, he’s truly enjoyed his job working on many cartoon films.When he was 65 years old, Floyd was told he had to retire because he was too old. At that time, Disney wanted younger artists who would be cheaper to pay, but Floyd wouldn’t give up. He found an extra desk and has continued to work without pay. Since his younger wife works at the same place, Floyd can enter the business with her even though he doesn’t have an official identification badge. Because he shows up every day, everyone at Disney thinks he still works there and doesn’t bother him. He says he loves being an artist and doesn’t want to sit around at home doing nothing.1.Why hasn’t Floyd Norman received a paycheck in over 16 years?A) Because he is an African American artist.B) Because he doesn’t have an official ID badge.C) Because he is officially retired from Disney Studios.D) Because he is an 81-year-old man who cannot work.2.How can Floyd Norman continue with the work he loves?A) He works with his wife who lets him share her office.B) He is helped by his wife who has the right to hire him.C) He found an extra desk so he can continue to work there.D) He shows up every day so everyone thinks he still works there.

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