Steve Jobs: Section 6 Quiz

And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,

And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.

Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped—

“That ain’t my style," said Casey. “Strike one!” the umpire said.

How would you describe Casey’s attitude as he watched the first pitch?

• humbled

• angry

• humiliated

• arrogant

Consider the poem “Casey at the Bat” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer.

What is the first overall message the author trying to convey?

• There is a consequence to arrogance.

• When you are confident, you will always win.

• Strength is more important than ability.

Consider the poem “Casey at the Bat” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer.

What is the second overall message the author trying to convey?

• Do not overlook the underdog

• Your brain can be your strongest tool.

• It can be dangerous to be overconfident.

Read the following stanza from "Casey at the Bat"

But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,

And Blake, the much despisèd, tore the cover off the ball;

And when the dust had lifted, and men saw what had occurred,

There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.

What does the phrase “tore the cover off the ball” mean?

• Blake hit the ball and it ripped.

• Blake hit the ball so that no one could catch it.

• Blake got mad when the ball fell apart.

• Blake had a temper tantrum.

Which of the following phrases from the excerpt best supports the answer for the meaning for "tore the cover off the ball"?

• “And when the dust had lifted, and men saw what had occurred”

• “There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.”

• “And Blake, the much despisèd, tore the cover off the ball”

• “And when the dust had lifted, and men saw what had occurred”

Read the excerpt from Casey at the Bat.

Oh, somewhere in this favoured land the sun is shining bright,

The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light;

And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout,

But there is no joy in Mudville—mighty Casey has struck out.

How does the word choice in this stanza contribute to the meaning and the tone of the poem?

• It reflects that Casey wanted to strike out so that his team would lose.

• It shows the happiness that the people felt because of Casey’s win.

• It suggests that everyone in Mudville was happy that Casey made a fool of himself.

• It describes the disappointment that Casey’s arrogance caused.

Consider the story of David and Goliath. What is the overall message the author is trying to convey?

• If you believe in yourself you can accomplish anything.

• Never engage in a fight with someone bigger than you.

• Warriors are needed to lead the weak.

• Only the big and strong survive.

Which of the following details from the text best supports the answer to the overall message in David and Goliath?

• “‘Come on! When I’m finished with you, I’ll feed you to the birds and wild animals!’”

• “‘You’ve come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I’ve come out to fight you in the name of the Lord All-Powerful.’”

• “When the Philistines saw what had happened to their hero, they started running away.”

• “When Goliath started forward, David ran toward him.”