Katie Couric and friends 'Strike Out Colon Cancer' for the EIF's National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance

The speaker shares how their friend Katie inspired them to undergo their first examination. Katie's experience and encouragement gave the speaker the confidence to proceed, despite initial hesitation and regret for waiting. The speaker reflects on the emotional aspects of the experience, feeling both mature and bashful. They also share a humorous moment with another friend who had a similar experience, highlighting the supportive and light-hearted nature of their friendships.

What role did Katie play in the speaker's decision to take the examination?

• She took the examination for the speaker.

• She ignored the speaker's concerns.

• She demonstrated and discussed her own experience, inspiring the speaker.

• She discouraged the speaker from taking it.

How did the speaker feel about delaying the examination?

• They regretted waiting so long.

• They were angry about the delay.

• They felt indifferent about the delay.

• They were glad they waited.

What emotion did the speaker experience despite the positive outcome of the examination?

• They were indifferent.

• They felt overly emotional and bashful.

• They felt completely confident.

• They were angry.

What did the mutual friend reveal to the speaker?

• She had taken the same examination.

• She was unaware of the examination.

• She had not taken the examination.

• She was planning to take the examination.

How did the speaker and their mutual friend react to their shared experience?

• They were upset about it.

• They decided not to discuss it.

• They ignored each other's experiences.

• They laughed and joked about it.