Fair Play

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.

• You should cheat to win.

• Always work hard

• It pays to be honest

• team work is best

What is the main theme of the story 'Fair Play'?

• Honesty is the best policy

• Cheating leads to success

• Winning is everything

• Teamwork is essential

In the context of 'Fair Play', what does the phrase 'fair play' most closely mean?

• Playing by the rules

• Winning at all costs

• Ignoring the rules

• Playing aggressively

Which of the following best describes the character of Tanner in the story 'Fair Play'?

• Dishonest and cunning

• Honest and fair

• Aggressive and rude

• Lazy and indifferent

What lesson does the story 'Fair Play' teach about sportsmanship?

• Cheating is acceptable if you win

• Honesty and integrity are important

• Winning is the only thing that matters

• Being aggressive is key to success

In 'Fair Play', how does the umpire's decision change based on Tanner's honesty?

• The umpire ignores Tanner's honesty

• The umpire rewards Tanner's honesty

• The umpire punishes Tanner for honesty

• The umpire is indifferent to Tanner's honesty

What is the significance of the umpire's role in the story 'Fair Play'?

• To enforce rules and ensure fairness

• To favor certain players

• To ignore the rules

• To create conflict

How does Tanner's behavior in 'Fair Play' affect his reputation?

• He is seen as a cheater

• He is respected for his honesty

• He is disliked by his team

• He is ignored by the umpire

What does the story 'Fair Play' suggest about the relationship between honesty and trust?

• Honesty leads to distrust

• Honesty builds trust

• Trust is unrelated to honesty

• Trust is more important than honesty

In 'Fair Play', what is the reaction of the coaches and parents to the umpire's decision?

• They are supportive

• They are furious

• They are indifferent

• They are confused