Throw Like a Girl Quiz

Which event does Jennie Finch describe as a turning point in her career?

• Her first softball game.

• Being named an All-American.

• Her retirement from sports.

• Her first coaching job.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Summarize Jennie Finch's approach to handling failure.

• Ignore it and move on.

• Learn from it and improve.

• Blame others for it.

• Avoid trying again.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What can be inferred about Jennie Finch's attitude towards challenges?

• She avoids them at all costs.

• She embraces them and uses them to grow.

• She is indifferent to them.

• She finds them overwhelming.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main idea of "Throw Like a Girl" by Jennie Finch?

• The importance of winning every game.

• Encouraging girls to pursue sports and break stereotypes.

• The history of softball.

• How to become a professional athlete.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main idea behind Jennie Finch's advocacy for girls in sports?

• To make sports more competitive.

• To encourage girls to embrace their strength and potential.

• To limit sports to only boys.

• To focus on individual sports only.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is one of the main ideas discussed in the book?

• The importance of fashion in sports.

• Overcoming gender stereotypes in athletics.

• The best diet for athletes.

• The history of baseball.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is a key event that showcases Jennie Finch's leadership skills?

• Her first day at college.

• Leading her team to victory in a championship.

• Her first public speaking event.

• Writing her first book.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Summarize the main message Jennie Finch wants to convey in her book.

• Always follow the rules.

• Girls should not play sports.

• Believe in yourself and break barriers.

• Focus only on academics.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What inference can be made about Jennie Finch's role as a mentor?

• She is uninterested in helping others.

• She actively supports and guides young athletes.

• She focuses only on her own career.

• She believes mentoring is a waste of time.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which key event in Jennie Finch's life is highlighted in the book?

• Her first day at school.

• Winning a gold medal at the Olympics.

• Her first job interview.

• Learning to ride a bicycle.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10