my first-ever marathon

What is the synonym of "challenge" in the sentence "I decided to challenge myself by participating in my first-ever marathon"?

• • a) Assist

• • b) Test

• • c) Enjoy

• • d) Celebrate

What does "it" (last paragraph) refer to in the sentence

"It wasn't just a physical challenge, but a mental one too"?

• • a) The marathon

• • b) The training

• • c) The crowd's support

• • d) The water and snacks

What does the word "I" refer to in the sentence "Last month, I decided to challenge myself by participating in my first-ever marathon"?

• • a) The writer

• • b) A friend

• • c) A spectator

• • d) A volunteer

What does the word "striving" mean in the sentence "This accomplishment has inspired me to continue striving for new heights in all areas of my life"?

• • a) Quitting

• • b) Working hard

• • c) Waiting

• • d) Avoiding

What is the similar word for "summoned" (par. 6) in the sentence

"I summoned every last ounce of strength to sprint towards the finish"?

• • a) Ignored

• • b) Gathered

• • c) Released

• • d) Avoided

What is the antonym of "encouraging" (par.3) in the sentence

"..... with cheers from spectators and fellow runners encouraging me"?

• • a) Supporting

• • b) Criticizing

• • c) Ignoring

• • • d) Helping

What does "in the distance" (par. 6) mean in the sentence

"As I approached the last few miles, I could see the finish line in the distance"?

• • a) Very close by

• • b) Behind me

• • c) Completely hidden

• d) Far away

"All the hard work and perseverance had paid off"

What does the underlined word mean (par. 7)?

• • a) It resulted in success or rewards

• • b) It was a waste of time

• • c) It caused problems

• • d) It was forgotten

What is another word for "accomplishment" in the sentence

"This accomplishment has inspired me to continue striving for new heights in all areas of my life"? (last paragraph)

• • a) Failure

• • b) Challenge

• • • c) Achievement

• • d) Goal

What does "......doubt crept into my mind" mean in the context of the story? (par. 4)

• • a) The speaker felt confident and excited.

• • b) The speaker was encouraged by others.

• • c) The speaker ignored all thoughts about the race.

• • d) The speaker began to feel uncertain about finishing the race.