Boxing-True Teen Quiz

1. The article’s first five paragraphs tell you that ______.

• A. most people don’t think boxing is a real sport
• B. Jesselyn cares a lot about what other people think
• C. boxing has a lot of rules
• D. Jesselyn enjoyed boxing when she was 7

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2. Which word below means the opposite of delicate?

• A. lazy
• B. speedy
• C. strong
• D. weak

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3. What kept Jesselyn from giving up when she was losing her first sparring match?

• A. She thought about her dad saying “Silvas never quit.”
• B. She thought her brother would tease her.
• C. Her coach wouldn’t let her give up.
• D. She was sure she would win.

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4. The article does NOT include a photo of Jesselyn’s ______.

• A. brother
• B. dad
• C. grandparents
• D. boxing hero

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5. Which statement is true based on the story?

• A. Jesselyn is 18 years old.
• B Jesselyn has been boxing for more than five years.
• C. Jesselyn’s dad is a champion boxer.
• D. Jesselyn lives in Canada.

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6. Which statement would Jesselyn be most likely to agree with?

• A. Good athletes are usually bad students.
• B. Natural athletes don’t need to practice.
• C. Success is worth the hard work it takes.
• D. Boxing is too dangerous for kids.

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7. When Jesselyn started boxing, a lot of people didn’t take her seriously. Why?

• People didn't take her seriously because of gender stereotypes and her initial lack of experience.
• She was only interested in fitness, not competition.
• She was too young to box.
• She had a famous family background.

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8. Choose a word to describe Jesselyn. Use details from the article to explain your choice.

• determined
• indecisive
• carefree
• apathetic

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9. What is Jesselyn's main motivation for continuing to box?

• A. To prove her doubters wrong

• B. To stay fit and healthy

• C. To follow in her father's footsteps

• D. To become a world champion

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10. Which of the following best describes Jesselyn's training routine?

• A. Sporadic and unstructured

• B. Consistent and disciplined

• C. Relaxed and easy-going

• D. Focused only on weekends

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