Bethany's Posttraumatic Growth Quiz

PART A: According to the article, the success of Bethany's posttraumatic growth is primarily due to:

• Her pre-established values and support systems

• Her media exposure

• Her love of surfing

• Her unwavering self-esteem

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PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to PART A?

• Additionally, the heightened media exposure allowed her to become a spokesperson, providing hope and inspiration to other young people affected by trauma. (Paragraph 4)

• Bethany's determination to remain a competitive surfer provided her with the opportunity to face and overcome difficult challenges, thereby reinforcing her strength and courage. (Paragraph 5)

• …Soul Surfer also sent a powerful message that being beautiful and strong on the inside was more important than what you look like on the outside. (Paragraph 8)

• While not everybody who experiences trauma has the resources, abilities, and family support that Bethany had, this movie is a beautiful illustration of the human capacity to thrive…. (Paragraph 9)

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What is the author's likely purpose for including the bulleted list at the end of the article?

• To provide a step-by-step guide to overcoming trauma

• To provide helpful suggestions for people who have experienced trauma

• To provide perspective for those who have never experienced trauma

• To suggest how to be more like Bethany Hamilton.

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Which of the following areas of growth comprise human growth and development?

• Cognitive

• behavioral

• emotional

• All of the Above

What is the purpose of paragraph 1 in the text? {R.2.1)

The purpose of paragraph 1 is to

• introduce the inspirational story of Bethany Hamilton.

• prove that Bethany was an excellent swimmer

• warn the reader about the danger of sharks.

• encourage surfers to go to Hawaii

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What trauma did Bethany Hamilton experience?

• Her right arm was bitten off by a 10-foot white shark.

• Her left arm was bitten off by a 14-foot tiger shark.

• She had to go to a psychologist.

• She fell off her surfboard.

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Bethany overcame the traumatic event by:

• Staying away from surfing events.

• Training with a professional surfer.

• Having family support and religious faith.

• Going to another country.

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Bethany helped children who were affected by ______ E.E.1.1

• an earthquake.

• a hurricane.

• a shark attack.

• a tsunami.

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Bereavement means that you are :

• bleeding

• bored

• mouning

• scared

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Impetus is

• the desire to go faster.

• the force to fight back.

• the force that makes something happen more quickly.

• the feeling that everything is hopeless.

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