Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina Quiz

What is the purpose of the prologue in a text?

• To wrap up a memoir or story when it is finished

• It is a separate, introductory section of a text that generally provides context and details that are important to understanding the rest of the text.

• It is a list of definitions needed to understand a text.

• It is a section of the text that interprets it into an alternate language.

True or false? Misty Copeland is a trailblazer.

• True

• False

In which setting does the beginning of Misty Copeland's story take place?

• San Pedro

• Orlando

• Paris

• Los Angeles

Who is Harold?

• Misty's brother.

• Misty's biological father.

• Misty's stepfather

• Misty's best friend.

How does Misty feel about Harold?

• Misty loves Harold.

• Misty thinks Harold is cruel.

• Misty no longer wants anything to do with him.

• Misty likes him, but thinks he is kind of selfish and a bit boring.

What did Misty like most about being in the talent show when she was five years old?

• She had the lead and loved the attention of the crowd!

• The fact that her brothers and sisters were also in the show.

• Being surrounded by fellow performers and making new friends.

• She loved being the center of her mother's attention.

What was life like for Misty at home?

• quiet and peaceful

• chaotic and turbulent

• predictable and kind of boring

• It depended on the day

What is Misty's favorite thing to do while her family watches sports?

• cook

• choreograph dance routines to Mariah Carey tunes

• pretend she is a famous gymnast

• hang in her room and text her friends

Who was Nadia Comaneci and why was she important to Misty?

• Nadia Comaneci is a famous ballerina who inspired Misty.

• Nadia Comaneci is an Olympic champion who set a world record in track and shows Misty goals can be accomplished.

• Nadia Comaneci is an Olympic gymnast who was the first to score a perfect 10 and who inspires Misty.

• Nadia Comaneci is a famous dance teacher who encourages her students to reach for the stars and Misty comes to believe in this mind set.

What happens when Misty tries out for the drill team?

• She makes it and is named captain.

• She doesn't make it the first time, but doesn't give up and makes it when she tries again!

• She doesn't get along with the other girls and finds she does not really enjoy all of the drama.

• She becomes uncomfortable with the fact that her sister Ericka was also on drill team.