Go For It!

If a person is ambitious, it means the person has

• bad luck.

• big goals.

• many doubts.

• good judgment.

To discourage others means to make them

• ready to learn.

• anxious to leave.

• not willing to listen.

• not wanting to do something.

A profession is a

• goal that is hard to reach.

• project that has many steps.

• chance that only comes once.

• job that requires special training.

Why is it important to read text boxes?

• They give the other side of the story.

• They tell why an author included a photo.

• They usually contain hints about the main idea.

• They can provide information not found in the text.

The author most likely included the photo of Magic Johnson at the Olympics in order to make the reader feel

• jealous.

• amused.

• inspired.

• surprised.

The text box includes a photo of Magic Johnson with students at his computer center. What information is in the caption under the photo?

• where the computer center is

• the hours the computer center is open

• how many computers are in the center

• when Magic Johnson opened the center

What is Magic Johnson's main message to the reader?

• Work hard to reach your goals.

• Find ways to help your community.

• Real friends will support your dreams.

• Few people can be professional athletes.

Magic Johnson believes that the best way to achieve personal success is to

• play sports.

• go to college.

• listen to the advice of friends.

• apply for help from the government.

At the end of his essay, Magic Johnson writes about the value of

• freedom.

• friendship.

• team spirit.

• personal responsibility.

The text box heading says that "Magic lives up to his name." Explain what this statement means, using TWO details from the text to support your answer.