Annette the Mermaid: Monday Quiz

Based on the information in the text, which two inferences can be drawn?

• In the late 1800s and early 1900s, there were few female role models for young girls.

• Moving from one country to another was often made difficult due to cultural differences

• In Australia, swimming competitions were more demanding than in other countries

• Entertaining and performing were not valued as professions for women

• Women did not traditionally enjoy swimming as a leisure activity.

How does paragraph 6 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

• It explains how Annette’s talents impressed people, which provided her with further opportunities.

• It claims that without newspaper coverage, Annette may have never played a mermaid on film.

• It describes Annette’s first experience with fame, which motivated her to become a famous celebrity.

• It reveals that without dedication and hard work, Annette would not have been able to beat a man at swimming.

What does the word treacherous mean as it is used in paragraph 7?

• dangerous

• local

• notable

• upsetting

Which quotation provides context for the answer in Part A?

• “It was a feat no man had ever accomplished.” (paragraph 6)

• “Soon Annette was front-page news.” (paragraph 6)

• “A newspaper paid Annette to swim from one seaside resort to another…to attract publicity in preparation for an attempt on the English Channel.” (paragraph 7)

• “Indeed, Annette had to abandon her Channel swim after nine hours in the cold, rough water.” (paragraph 8)

Read the excerpt from paragraph 15.

"…with her determination and hard work, she became successful in what she loved and wanted most to do. "

Which quotation from the text supports this idea?

• “As a toddler she had to wear heavy iron braces on her legs. The braces hurt, and Annette hated how she had to walk in slow, stiff, staggering steps.” (paragraph 2)

• “Indeed, Annette had to abandon her Channel swim after nine hours in the cold, rough water. ‘I had the endurance but not the brute strength,’ she admitted.” (paragraph 8)

• “In Australia, Annette was used to swimming races in one-piece suits very much like the suits men wore. But her abbreviated costume—exposing her arms and legs—caused a stir in England.” (paragraph 9)

• “Soon she was invited to America, where she became one of the highest paid performers on the vaudeville circuit, showcasing her water ballet and acrobatics.” (paragraph 10)

Which quotation shows how the author illustrates the idea that Annette’s disability affected both her physical and emotional states?

• “But she couldn’t run or skip or kick a ball. Her legs were too weak and crooked.” (paragraph 1)

• “Born in Sydney, Australia, in 1886, Annette Kellerman suffered from a crippling bone disease, probably rickets. As a toddler she had to wear heavy iron braces on her legs.” (paragraph 2)

• “The braces hurt, and Annette hated how she had to walk in slow, stiff, staggering steps. She often stayed by herself, where others couldn’t see her.” (paragraph 2)

• “Little by little, her legs grew stronger and straightened out. Finally, the horrible braces could be set aside.” (paragraph 3)

Which claim lacks evidence in the text to support it?

• “Her doctor thought exercise would help strengthen her legs and urged her parents to enroll Annette in swimming classes.” (paragraph 3)

• “But Annette was more interested in swimming and theatricals than studying.” (paragraph 4)

• “But Annette’s family needed the money she earned.” (paragraph 4)

• “She won her case—which gave Annette another idea. She started her own line of women’s swimwear.” (paragraph 12)

How does the photograph help the reader develop an understanding of the topic?

• by presenting the reader with an idea of how Annette was affected by her disease

• by showing the ways in which Annette was a pioneer in the sport of swimming

• by presenting the reader with an image of Annette performing as a mermaid

• by showing how Annette altered her swimming suit by sewing on stockings

Read the newspaper article from The Arizona Sentinel, in which Annette Kellerman provides the final lesson of her nine-part written series on learning to swim.

Which idea is shared between both “Annette the Mermaid” and the newspaper article?

• Both the text and the article give a general overview of the benefits of swimming.

• Both the text and the article focus on Annette’s ability to teach others how to swim.

• Both the text and the article suggest that the general population lacked the confidence to swim and needed formal instruction.

• Both the text and the article convey Annette’s enthusiasm for swimming and her desire to inspire others.