NYS ELA Review- Janet Guthrie:A Lady in the Fast Lane"

Which sentence best represents a conflict between Guthrie and her father?

• Guthrie’s father is concerned when she begins flying at a young age.

• Guthrie’s father thinks free-fall parachuting is too dangerous for her

• Guthrie’s father is worried about her becoming a race car driver

• Guthrie’s father insists she has to take private parachuting lessons.

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Paragraphs 10 and 11 are important to the article because they....

• describe to the reader how Guthrie drove around Long Island

• inform the reader that Guthrie joined a local sports car club

• explain to the reader how Guthrie began to win auto races

• tell the reader that Guthrie was helped by a driver in Connecticut

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Which quotation best reveals the author’s point of view?

• “It was no surprise that Janet Guthrie excelled at one of the most dangerous sports on Earth.” (paragraph 1)

• “. . . the pro taught her how to pull the rip cord that opened the chute, how to absorb the shock aer landing . . .” (paragraph 7)

• “She flew whenever she could break away from her classes at the University of Michigan.” (paragraph 8)

• “To get into top physical shape for Vollstedt’s test, Guthrie did exercises . . .” (paragraph 19)

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Which detail from the article represents Guthrie’s biggest challenge?

• “Before long she taught herself how to take apart and rebuild its engine . . .” (paragraph 12)

• “. . . finishing in some of the country’s most celebrated long-distance competitions.” (paragraph 14)

• “. . . a secret test at the Ontario Motor Speedway near Los Angeles.” (paragraph 18)

• “One day she lost her balance, landed hard on her left foot, and fell . . .” (paragraph 19)

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Which detail from the article best represents Janet Guthrie?

• “She had always loved adventure and daring new experiences.” (paragraph 1)

• “Excited by her success, Guthrie attended a driving school in Connecticut.” (paragraph 11)

• “In 1973, she won the North Atlantic Road Racing Championship.” (paragraph 14)

• “Broken ankle and all, Guthrie stepped into an unfamiliar car.” (paragraph 20)

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In paragraph 20, what does Guthrie mean when she says, “It was like going to the moon”?

• She thinks driving a fast car is quite exciting

• She believes racing can often be dangerous.

• She thinks the speed of the car is frightening.

• She believes racing is similar to space flight.

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Which idea from the article does the title “ ‘Janet Guthrie: Lady in the Fast Lane’ from Profiles in Sports Courage” best support?

• Guthrie was a hard worker and saved money to achieve her goals

• Guthrie was famous for participating in a race with a broken foot

• Guthrie was fearless at trying thrilling and challenging new activities

• Guthrie was determined to become a commercial pilot like her father.

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