"Wheelz" on Wings

Based on the photographs in the selection, the reader can conclude that Fotheringham-

• enjoys winning extreme-sports events

• competes in extreme-sports events with his brother

• has performed at skate parks around the world

• performs difficult tricks while competing

The reader can conclude that Fotheringham believes it is important for all young people to have the opportunity to-

• become famous on the Internet or television

• compete in events that demonstrate their talents

• participate in activities they enjoy

• meet a famous person

From the information provided in teh selection, the reader can tell that the tricks and stunts that Fotheringham has mastered are-

• something anyone with a wheelchair could master

• safe to try if you have the proper equipment

• challenging but ordinary for extreme-sports athletes

• feats of daring and bravery that took determination to perfect.

Based on paragraphs 2 and 3 of the story, what can the reader infer about Fotheringham?

• He admires his older brother.

• He is weak and using his disability as an excuse.

• He was a daredevil because he accomplished the first wheelchair backflip.

• He is persistent and driven in spite of his disability.

The reader can infer that Fotheringham chose to compete in the BMX freestyle events because-

• He wanted to show that he was better than his siblings.

• He did not want people to feel sorry for him.

• He believes that there were always opportunities, not limitations.

• He wanted to show off his years of hard work.

In paragraph 2, the word steadfast means-

• patient

• understanding

• determined

• calm