Quiz on True Height

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

• State Championships

• World Championships

• Local Sports Meet

• National Junior Olympics

What was the height set for vaulting in the competition?

• 18 feet

• 17 feet

• 16 feet

• 15 feet

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

• 15 feet 6 inches

• 16 feet 9 inches

• 17 feet 2 inches

• 18 feet

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

• Mystery stories

• Fairy tales

• Stories about flying

• Adventure stories

Who monitored Michael's training?

• His school teachers

• His mother

• His coach, trainer, and father

• His friends

What did Michael's mother advise him to do when he felt anxious?

• Run faster

• Think of winning

• Take deep breaths

• Close his eyes

What did the crowd believe about Michael during the competition?

• He would lose

• He would win

• He was nervous

• He was tired

Why is pole vaulting considered a glamour event?

• It is easy to perform

• It combines grace and strength

• It is popular among children

• It requires no training

What did Michael dream of doing as a child?

• Swimming

• Jumping high

• Flying

• Running fast

What kind of man was Bert Stone?

• A dreamer

• A realist

• An athlete

• A coach