Gertrude Ederle

Three men fell off the boat and drowned.

• sank and died
• swam away
• shouted for help
• stayed together

The coach showed Allie some new strokes.

• swimming clothes
• places to swim
• ways of swimming
• names of swimmers

The wind stirred the leaves.

• bored
• thanked
• warned
• moved

Mark proudly displayed his medals.

• awards
• grades
• books
• picures

Laura continued to tell her story.

• hated
• sat down
• refused
• went on

We took the day off to celebrate.

• rejoice
• rest
• go shopping
• travel

Her raft was carried away by the current.

• large fish
• bird
• flow of water
• boat

When Trudy was seven years old, she almost drowned because

• her left leg had become stiff
• she didn't know how to swim
• the water was so rough
• she got lost in the fog

Which statement best describes Margaret?

• She always supported Trudy
• She often felt jealous of Trudy
• She usually was angry with Trudy
• She never felt worried about Trudy

Which of the following is a statement of fact?

• Trudy was "America's Best Girl".
• Trudy was raised in New York City
• Trudy was the most perfect swimmer
• Trudy was "just a plain home girl"