Confessions of a Doper

Why does the author include his morning routine in paragraph 2?

• He wants readers to know he is a hard worker.

• Waking up early is part of his training.

• He is showing that young athletes can begin a sport.

• He wants to impress the readers.

In paragraph 6, author Jonathan Vaughters states his belief that _________________________.

• you must be very lucky to achieve your dreams

• It is impossible to achieve your goals without help

• determination and sacrifice are as important as natural talent

• everyone can become a great athlete

Which line demonstrates the author's position on his use of steroids?

• I am sorry for that decision, and I deeply regret it.

• Achieving childhood dreams is hard.

• Doping can be the last 2% that you need.

• We put so much emotion into idolizing athletes.

What does Vaughters mean when he says, "The choice to kiss your childhood dream goodbye or to live with a dishonest heart is horrid"?

• His dreams of racing in the Tour the France were unrealistic.

• Lying is okay in certain situations.

• The sport of bicycling is to blame for his cheating.

• He felt he had to choose between cheating or giving up his dreams.

What is the "environment" referred to in paragraph 10?

• the natural world surrounding us including plants and animals

• professional cycling

• the pressure to be the best

• the time when doping was not regulated

• the desire to compete

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In the final paragraph, the author __________________.

• writes a conclusion to his autobiography

• makes a plea that professional sports be played honestly

• warns future cyclist that they might get caught

• advises people to compromise integrity

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Paragraph 5 consists of _______________.

• whining and complaining

• lies

• facts

• opinions

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In paragraph 11, the author says that _______________________ have happened.

• improvements

• drawbacks

• exciting events

• serious accidents

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Why did Vaughters title his article "Confessions of a Doper"?

• He is proud that he was brave and did something illegal.

• He is writing to priests, so he wrote a confessional.

• He wants readers to know from the beginning that he admits to cheating in sports.

• He expects sympathy if he apologizes.

According to paragraph 5, being a professional athlete is difficult _______________________________________________.

• emotionally

• physically

• physically, emotionally, and socially

• spiritually, intellectually, and physically