Paired Passages

The events in "Lucy’s Leap" are told in the order they happened so that the reader —

• A. Can understand Lucy's emotions as they change

• B. Can compare and contrast Lucy’s experience with others

• C. Can see how the pool is important to Lucy

• D. Can identify different diving techniques

What is the best summary of "The Science of Overcoming Fear"?



D. If someone is afraid, they should always ask for help before trying something new.

• A. Fear can keep people safe, but it can also stop them from trying new things. By staying calm and practicing, people can overcome their fears.

• B. The brain reacts to fear by making the heart beat faster and breathing harder.

• C. People should avoid things that scare them so they don’t feel nervous.

• D. If someone is afraid, they should always ask for help before trying something new.

Stanza 3 of "Lucy’s Leap" mainly focuses on —

• A. Lucy’s childhood memories

• B. The way the water looks from the diving board

• C. Lucy’s feelings of fear before jumping

• D. How Lucy became a great swimmer

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A: Which is a theme from "Lucy’s Leap"?

• A. Always listen to your friends.

• B. Fear can be overcome with courage.

• C. Water can be dangerous.

• D. Hard work leads to success.

Part B: Which detail from "Lucy’s Leap" best supports this theme?

• A. “The pool stretched wide beneath the sky.”

• B. “She could hear the laughter below, but it felt far away.”

• C. “But with a deep breath, she stepped forward, and felt the air rush past her.”

• D. “She saw the sky again.”

How is the author’s point of view in "The Science of Overcoming Fear" similar to the author’s point of view in "Lucy’s Leap"?

• A. Both focus on how fear can be overcome.

• B. Both describe the feeling of being in water.

• C. Both explain the science of the brain.

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  D. Both tell a story about a girl learning to swim.

1. What is the best summary of "Lucy’s Leap"?
   
   
   
   D. Lucy is nervous about jumping into the water, so she thinks about whether she should jump or stay on the diving board.

• 1. A. Lucy wants to jump from the diving board but feels afraid. After encouragement, she takes a deep breath, jumps, and realizes it wasn’t as scary as she thought.

• 1. B. Lucy loves swimming and wants to practice diving. She gets nervous and freezes in fear.

• 1. C. Lucy’s friend dares her to jump, so she does.

• 1. D. Lucy is nervous about jumping into the water, so she thinks about whether she should jump or stay on the diving board.

What conclusion can you draw from both "Lucy’s Leap" and "The Science of Overcoming Fear?

• A. Fear is a natural response, but it can be managed with understanding and practice.

• B. People who feel fear will never be able to accomplish their goals.

• C. The only way to overcome fear is by ignoring it completely

• D. Fear is something that only affects children, not adults.