RL5.2

Is the theme stated or implied?

• Stated
• Implied
• I don't have enough information to determine this.
• There isn't a theme in this story.

What importance does the title have to this specific story? Choose the best answer. 

• It connects to the theme of the story.
• The connection between the father and son is strong.
• You should always finish what you start.
• The title helps the reader understand the importance of never giving up and coming in first isn't always top priority. 

How does the main character change in the story?

• He doesn't change.
• He makes a decision to compete in track and field like his dad and won the Olympics.
• I don't have enough information in the story to answer this question.
• He decided to compete in track and field sporting events and realized winning isn't everything.

What event(s) shows the main character changing?

• He grows 4 inches taller than his dad.
• He competes in the 1996 Olympic Trails.
• Austin is so nervous the morning of the meet he decided he can't compete.
• He competes in the championship and even though he doesn't win he realizes he has a great support system from his family. 

What is the mood (author's tone) of the story?

• serious
• sad
• exciting
• all of the above

What is the best theme of this story?

• Winning is everything.
• You have to win to receive love and support from your family. 
• It's normal to be nervous in the morning. 
• Winning isn't everything, finishing what you start is more important.

What best describes someone applying this stories theme to real life?

• You need to be really tall to win track events.
• If you don't win no one will like you.
• You should always follow what your parents do in their life to be successful. 
• Winning can be awesome but most of the time reaching a goal is just as great. 

What is the best definition of determine?

• quitting something
• important things
• making a decision
• giving instructions

What is the best definition paraphrase?

• saying exacting what someone else says
• writing what someone else says but change one word
• putting what someone else says into your own original words
• writing only part of a sentence

What differences did Austin have from his dad?

• he was shorter
• he was younger
• all options are correct
• he competed in track and field events