Rough Water

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Narrator described as a swimmer who primarily:

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recalls the swim of his life and the factors that motivated him.

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Events in the passage: 1. Narrator stood on blocks at Sunday time trial. 2. Narrator leapt over diving well in late September. 3. Narrator swam 500-yard freestyle at regional meet. 4. Narrator heard rival school boy cheering.

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Narrator leapt over diving well in late September.

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Natatorium nearly empty of spectators during narrator's race illustrates:

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Perfect racing conditions the narrator hoped for weren't likely to occur.

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When the narrator swam the 1,000-yard freestyle, the world seemed to slow down, allowing reflection in real time.

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slow down, allowing him to reflect in real time.

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During the narrator's swim at the time trial, he realized:

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the swim was an event that was important to him alone.

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The 'end' mentioned in line 80 refers to the narrator's:

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last chance to qualify for Junior Nationals.

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Narrator's view of the Houston time trial:

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Informal swimming event organized last minute.

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"That's where you're going, now hurry up" can be attributed to:

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narrator speculating on the cheering boy's meaning.

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Indoor pool practice is:

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less appealing

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When the narrator heard "Jump!" while swimming, he was likely remembering:

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his teammate's command the day he caught the flag line.