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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Coach Wilson calls Teresa’s mother before the tryout most likely to —
inform her that Teresa’s tryout is probably going to be unsuccessful
tell her that Teresa will have to adjust to working with a new coach
persuade Teresa’s mother to talk Teresa out of attending the tryout
give Teresa’s mother directions to the training facility in Grand Prairie
Paragraph 3 says:
“But I was born to do the long jump. My instinct is to jump,” Teresa said as she sat on a bench. “When I’m on the Olympic team, you’ll see what I mean.”
Teresa’s comments influence the theme of the story because they show that she —
does not know a lot about long jumping
thinks that her coach does not give her useful advice
believes that she is a better long jumper than she actually is
feels as though she has to prove her abilities to others
Which event in the story causes Teresa to reevaluate her talent as a long jumper?
Teresa watches another girl jump a long distance.
Teresa’s mother suggests that she practice more.
Teresa’s first jump does not impress Coach Jennings.
Teresa declines to take her second jump.
The dialogue between Teresa and her mother after the tryout indicates that her mother —
B C believes that Teresa can make the Olympic team if she practices enough
knows that taking Teresa to the tryouts was a waste of time
thinks it was necessary to trick Teresa into taking long-jump practice seriously
wants Teresa to be honest with herself about her skill as a long jumper
The story’s third-person limited point of view gives the reader insight into —
the doubts Teresa’s mother has about Teresa attending the tryout
Coach Jennings’s thoughts about Teresa’s jump at the tryout
the feelings Teresa has about her performance at the tryout
Coach Wilson’s hesitation about sending Teresa to the tryout
Why does Teresa insist on meeting the Olympic coach at the Grand Prairie training facility?
She wants to watch an Olympic race in person.
She believes she is ready for advanced training.
She hopes to get an autograph from the coach.
She was invited to attend by a friend.
What central theme is conveyed through Teresa's interactions with Coach Wilson?
Hard work and perseverance are necessary for success.
Talent alone is enough to achieve greatness.
Friendship is more important than competition.
Winning is the only measure of success.
What can be inferred about Coach Wilson's concerns regarding Teresa's readiness for the training facility?
He is worried that she lacks natural talent.
He believes she is not mentally prepared for the challenge.
He does not have time to train new athletes.
He wants to discourage young runners from pursuing track.
How does Teresa's attitude toward training evolve throughout the passage?
She remains confident and believes she is already the best.
She becomes discouraged and quits after her first mistake.
She realizes the importance of discipline and hard work.
She refuses to listen to the coach’s advice.
What role do the sprint exercises play in advancing the story's plot?
They serve as a test of Teresa’s abilities and determination.
They allow Teresa to immediately prove she is the fastest.
They show that Teresa dislikes following instructions.
They are used to slow down the pacing of the story.
