Achieve 3000: A Hawaiian Hero

According to the Article, why did the U.S. Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) doubt Kahanamoku's 100-meter freestyle race time?

• Kahanamoku swam the 100-meter course using his famous Kahanamoku kick, which the AAU did not allow at the time.

• Kahanamoku had grown up with the native customs of Hawaii, and the AAU was unfamiliar with what those customs were.

• Kahanamoku participated in Olympic swimming events, and the AAU didn't allow Olympic swimmers to participate in AAU races.

• Kahanamoku broke the record by more than four full seconds, and records were usually broken by only fractions of a second.

What is this Article mainly about?

• The swimming and surfing that Kahanamoku did as a child influenced him and his friends to form Hui Nalu, the world's first surf club.

• Eight people were saved from a boat wreck when Kahanamoku used his surfboard to paddle them one by one back to the beach.

• Kahanamoku was an exceptional person who introduced the world to Hawaiian culture through his success in a variety of activities.

• Kahanamoku became famous while traveling the world, spreading the sport of surfing to Australia, New Jersey, and California.

Which is the closest antonym for the word suppress?

• involve

• offend

• assist

• expose

Which of these is a statement of fact?

• Kahanamoku's most unbelievable achievement was the speed at which he swam the 100-meter freestyle.

• Kahanamoku's rescue of eight people from a boat wreck was his one achievement that was truly worthwhile.

• Kahanamoku's best accomplishment was introducing the people around the world to Hawaiian culture.

• Kahanamoku's many accomplishments include being re-elected 13 times as a sheriff of Honolulu.

Which question is not answered by the Article?

• Why was Kahanamoku present to see passengers on the Thelma get thrown overboard?

• What is the accomplishment that was most difficult for Kahanamoku to succeed at?

• Which sport was Kahanamoku demonstrating to the locals in Australia?

• What is the name of the powerful, loving feeling that Kahanamoku shared with the world?

The Article states: "Kahanamoku may be revered by surfers all over the world, but he holds an extra special place in the hearts of Hawaiians." Which is the closest synonym for the word revered?

• engaged

• overlooked

• adored

• unexpected

The reader can infer from the Article that __________.

• Kahanamoku moved to the California coast later in his life

• Kahanamoku had strong personal skills in addition to physical talent

• most of Kahanamoku's admirers lived in the U.S.

• surfing was the activity that Kahanamoku enjoyed more than any other

Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that Kahanamoku overcame setbacks?

• Duke Kahanamoku is celebrated as the father of modern surfing, an Olympic gold medalist, water polo player, movie star, Honolulu sheriff, ukulele player, and Hawaii’s ambassador of aloha.

• Kahanamoku is cherished by surfers worldwide and holds a special place in Hawaiians' hearts for introducing Hawaiian culture through surfing, ukulele playing, hula dancing with British royalty, and embodying aloha.

• His Olympic success made him a global sports celebrity, leading him to tour the world, showcase his Kahanamoku Kick, and introduce surfing to places like Australia and New Jersey, sparking worldwide surfing enthusiasm.

• By 1911, Kahanamoku broke the 100-meter freestyle world record by over four seconds. Despite initial doubts, he confirmed his speed by winning gold and setting a new record at the 1912 Olympics, eventually earning five medals over three Games.