"Coach Motivates Her Team, Both On and Off the Court"

What does "take it up a notch" mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

• to make more interesting

• to become more forceful

• to complete another level

• to make another play

Read this sentence from paragraph 7:

That candor might be hard for the members of the girls basketball team at John Marshall Metropolitan High School to hear.

What idea does this sentence help to support?

• that Gaters can be considered impolite.

• that Gaters speak very softly sometimes.

• that Gaters demands a lot from her players.

• that Gaters is impatient with her players.

Read this sentence from paragraph 7:

They know this is a woman who can take them places.

How does the author best support this point?

• by explaining how Gaters helps many of her players attend college.

• by describing the long hours of practice Gaters makes her players perform

• by providing examples of how Gaters helps players in need

• by providing examples of the basketball tips Gaters teaches her players

Read this sentence from paragraph 21:

But though Gaters is tough, it is a tough love, her former players say.

Which point in the article does this detail best support?

• Gaters has a very strong desire to win so can get upset easily.

• Gaters is unlikely to retire because she enjoys coaching.

• Gaters cares about every aspect of her players' lives.

• Gaters is nice only after practice or games are finished.

What does paragraph 26 suggest about Gaters?

• Gaters is appreciated for her important contributions to girls basketball.

• Gaters is considered the best high school basketball coach in the country.

• Gaters has coached basketball almost as long as more famous coaches.

• Gaters has been honored mainly for her work with students off the basketball court.

How do paragraphs 27 through 29 contribute to the article?

• by comparing Gater's work ethic with Howard's

• by showing an effect Gaters has had on Howard

• by giving an example of Gater's desire to win

• by suggesting how Gaters feels about the job

According to the article, why do so many people respect Gaters?

• Gaters teaches her players about more than just basketball.

• Gaters encourages her players to play college basketball.

• Gaters teaches her players about the importance of playing basketball.

• Gaters wants her players to concentrate on improving their basketball skills.