4a

1) The author wrote this passage mostly to

• A. communicate the joy of running
• B. convince the reader to buy expensive shoes
• C. give instructions about how to run safely
• D. argue for the rights of runners on the road

2) In addition to runners, who else should probably wear reflective clothing?

• A. bakers
• B. school teachers
• C. truck drivers
• D. road workers

3) In which paragraph does the author talk about running shoes?

• A. paragraph 2
• B. paragraph 3
• C. paragraph 4
• D. paragraph 5

4) Which shoes are probably NOT good for running long distances? <br />I. boots; II. Slippers; III. sandals

• A. I only
• B. I and II only
• C. II and III only
• D. I, II, and III

5)  In paragraph 4, the author writes, "If you drink lots of water, you can make sure that you do not get dehydrated." As used by the author, which person is dehydrated?

• A. Sammie, who plays the fiddle downtown every night.
• B. Rachel, who likes to jump rope and play hopscotch.
• C. Peggy, who stands in the hot sun directing traffic.
• D. Arnold, who sweats all day without anything to drink.

6) In your own words, explain why the passage says that running is not as simple as some people think it is.