Chapter 5 Small Steps The Diagnosis Part 1

What was the protagonist's (narrator) initial reaction to the prevalence of polio before contracting the disease?

• She was fearful of contracting polio.
• She was confident that she would never get polio.
• She was unsure about the possibility of getting polio.
• She was aware of the risks but did not expect to be affected.

What was the protagonist's (main character's) favorite school event before contracting polio?

• Sports day
• Art exhibition
• Science fair
• Homecoming

What was the protagonist's favorite activity before contracting polio?

• Reading
• Playing sports
• Dancing
• Singing

What physical symptom did the protagonist experience during chorus class that distracted her?

• Headache
• Nausea
• Sudden fever
• Twitching muscle in her left thigh

What was the protagonist's emotional state when her legs buckled at school?

• Scared
• Angry
• Confused
• Excited

What activity was the protagonist (narrator) engaged in before her legs buckled and she collapsed?

• Working on the seventh-grade float
• Attending a science lecture
• Participating in a sports event
• Singing in chorus class

What was the protagonist's (narrator's) reaction when trying to reach for a glass of milk?

• She avoided drinking the milk
• She drank the milk without any issues
• She spilled the milk intentionally
• Her hand shook uncontrollably

How did the protagonist's mother respond to her high fever?

• Gave her medicine
• Ignored it
• Took her to the hospital
• Sent her to bed

What was the protagonist's physical reaction when experiencing muscle spasms in her legs and toes?

• Knees bent and toes curled
• Arms raised and legs stretched
• Back arched and fingers clenched
• Head tilted and eyes closed

How did the protagonist feel about missing the Homecoming parade due to illness?

• Happy
• Indifferent
• Relieved
• Disappointed