Exit Ticket- Flying In The Face Of The Fuhrer

The author’s word choice in the text conveys a tone of-

• humor

• uncertainty

• respect

• anger

What does the passage suggest about the author’s perspective?

• The author admires Jesse Owens and views him as a symbol of resilience and courage

• The author believes that Owens’s story is over-exaggerated and unimportant

• The author presents a completely neutral account without personal opinions

• The author believes that Owens should not have competed in the Olympics

How does the last paragraph illustrate the author’s perspective?

Now there is another child, very much like the boy you once were, and he sees Owens's picture on the book in your hand. You ask him if he knows who Jesse Owens was, and he says he has heard the name. Now it is time to tell him why.

• Jesse Owens is the world's most photographed man

• Jesse Owens was really lucky, and the whole world benefited from his luck.

• Jesse Owens is a strong athlete, and we should have people train like him.

• Jesse Owens is a respected/admirable person, and his story should be shared with the next generation.

What does the child say when asked if he knows who Jesse Owens was?

• He has never heard the name

• He knows everything about him

• He has heard the name

• He thinks Jesse Owens is a fictional character

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Jesse Owens was a fast runner who won many Olympic medals.

• Jesse Owens defied racial prejudice and became a symbol of courage through his Olympic victories.

• The 1936 Olympics were an important sporting event in world history.

• Luz Long was Jesse Owens’ greatest competitor and helped him win.

How did Jesse Owens show courage in the text?

• By running away from challenges

• By facing his fears and competing

• By avoiding competition

• By ignoring his goals

What adversity and fear did Jesse Owens face?

• Lack of training facilities

• Fear of public speaking

• Racial discrimination and pressure to perform

• Fear of heights