Quiz on True Height

What competition did Michael Stone participate in at the age of 17?

• National Junior Olympics

• World Championships

• State Championships

• Local Sports Meet

What was the height of the pole set for vaulting?

• 18 feet

• 17 feet

• 16 feet

• 15 feet

What was Michael Stone’s best personal record in pole vaulting?

• 18 feet

• 17 feet 2 inches

• 15 feet 6 inches

• 16 feet 9 inches

What kind of stories did Michael’s mother read to him?

• Fairy tales

• Stories about flying

• Mystery stories

• Adventure stories

Who monitored Michael’s training?

• His friends

• His coach, trainer, and father

• His school teachers

• His mother

What did Michael’s mother advise him to do when he felt tense?

• Close his eyes

• Think of winning

• Run faster

• Take deep breaths

What did the crowd believe about Michael during the competition?

• He would win

• He would lose

• He was nervous

• He was tired

Why is pole vaulting considered a glamour event?

• It requires no training

• It combines grace of gymnast and strength of bodybuilder

• It is easy to perform

• It is popular among children

What dream did Michael have repeatedly?

• To fly

• To run fast

• To swim

• To win a medal

What kind of man was Bert Stone?

• A realist who believed in hard work

• A dreamer and admirer

• A nurturing teacher

• An enthusiast coach