The voice In My Head Wednesday Quiz

What theme does the narrator’s journey from high school to college reveal?

• Perseverance and growth

• Importance of winning

• The value of friendship

• Hard work without reward

Answer explanation

The narrator's journey from high school to college illustrates perseverance and growth as they face challenges, adapt, and develop resilience, highlighting the importance of personal development over mere achievements.

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How does the narrator feel about Pat’s coaching methods?

• She resents them.

• She’s indifferent to them.

• She’s motivated by them.

• She feels they’re too harsh.

Answer explanation

The narrator resents Pat's coaching methods, indicating a negative emotional response rather than indifference or motivation. This suggests that she finds Pat's approach unhelpful or frustrating.

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What does the phrase “She was building us” suggest?

• Pat focused more on the sport than on people.

• Pat wanted her players to push themselves beyond their limits.

• Pat discouraged players from challenging themselves.

• Pat only cared about athletic success.

Answer explanation

The phrase "She was building us" implies that Pat aimed to develop her players' potential, encouraging them to push beyond their limits, which aligns with the correct choice.

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Why does the narrator say Pat Summitt is “a mountain”?

• Pat is a strong but distant leader.

• Pat has a monumental impact on everyone.

• Pat is unapproachable and strict.

• Pat stands alone in her achievements.

Answer explanation

The narrator refers to Pat Summitt as "a mountain" to emphasize her monumental impact on everyone, symbolizing strength, stability, and a significant presence in the lives of those she influenced.

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How does the narrator describe her transition to head coach?

• She was fully prepared from the beginning.

• It required personal growth and resilience.

• She felt Pat trained her well enough already.

• It was a smooth and easy transition.

Answer explanation

The narrator's transition to head coach was not easy; it required personal growth and resilience, indicating that she faced challenges and had to develop herself to succeed in the role.

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Which phrase best conveys Pat Summitt’s influence on the narrator?

• “She pushed me the hardest.”

• “She made me laugh.”

• “She’s the voice in my head.”

• “She ignored me in high school.”

Answer explanation

The phrase "She pushed me the hardest" best conveys Pat Summitt's influence, highlighting her role in motivating and challenging the narrator to reach their full potential, which is a significant aspect of her impact.

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What does the passage suggest about Pat Summitt’s legacy?

• It continues through her players and their lives.

• It is mostly forgotten over time.

• It only impacted her own team.

• It focused primarily on wins and championships.

Answer explanation

The passage highlights that Pat Summitt's legacy lives on through her players, emphasizing their growth and impact in their lives, rather than being forgotten or limited to her own team or just wins.

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Why does the narrator act as a “buffer” between Pat and the players?

• She didn’t think Pat was effective.

• Pat was too easygoing.

• The players needed support to handle Pat’s intensity.

• She was responsible for mediating disputes.

Answer explanation

The narrator acts as a buffer because the players needed support to handle Pat's intensity. Pat's strong emotions could overwhelm the players, so the narrator helps to mediate and provide balance.

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How did Pat Summitt handle her diagnosis of dementia?

• She openly grieved with her players.

• She humorously accepted the reality.

• She kept it hidden from everyone.

• She acted distant and cold toward others.

Answer explanation

Pat Summitt humorously accepted her dementia diagnosis, showcasing her resilience and ability to cope with the situation positively, rather than grieving openly or hiding her condition.

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What is implied by the narrator’s statement, “Pat Summitt was supposed to be invincible”?

• Pat’s strength and legacy seemed unbreakable.

• Pat was expected to live forever.

• The narrator was surprised Pat retired.

• Pat was known for her physical strength.

Answer explanation

The statement implies that Pat Summitt's strength and legacy were seen as unbreakable, highlighting her remarkable impact in sports and the expectations surrounding her resilience.

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