Leap English I

As explained in “The Leap,” what causes the circus disaster in which Harry Avalon dies?

• human error

• a lightning bolt

• unruly spectators

• a faulty piece of equipment

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After the narrator’s mother in “The Leap” is injured in the accident, why is the narrator’s father called to the hospital to help her?

• He teaches people to read and write.

• He has experience in circus disasters.

• He is familiar with treating her sort of injury.

• He wants to make amends for starting the fire.

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Which word best describes the narrator of “The Leap” as a child?

• irresponsible

• disciplined

• humble

• fearful

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