David Cappella - 'To Himself'

The transcript narrates a story from a father's perspective, published in a sports literature journal. It describes the father's reflections on his son, who is in a hospital bed after a severe hockey injury. The father recalls his son's self-contained nature, his passion for skating, and a vivid memory of his son's first skating experience on clear black ice. The narrative explores themes of memory, identity, and the impact of sports injuries.

What is the main focus of the narrative introduced in the first section?

• A father's own experience with sports injuries

• A father's perspective on his son's hockey injury

• A detailed analysis of a hockey game

• A son's journey to becoming a professional athlete

How is the son's personality described in the second section?

• Outgoing and sociable

• Introspective and self-contained

• Aggressive and reckless

• Carefree and joyful

What does the father recall about his son's skating style?

• It was self-contained and fluid

• It was slow and deliberate

• It was aggressive and fast-paced

• It was clumsy and uncoordinated

What memory does the father conjure up in the final section?

• His son's first hockey game

• His son's first pair of skates and skating experience

• His son's graduation day

• His son's first day at school

What imagery is used to describe the ice in the father's memory?

• Dark and foreboding

• Rough and uneven

• Clear and smooth, like museum pieces

• Bright and colorful