Coach Wilson calls Teresa’s mother before the tryout most likely to —

False Start Quiz

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Shawn Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 10 pts
a.) inform her that Teresa’s tryout is probably going to be unsuccessful
b.) tell her Teresa will have to adjust to working with a new coach
c.) persuade Teresa’s mother to talk Teresa out of attending the tryout
d.) give Teresa’s mother directions to the training facility in Grand Prairie
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Read paragraph 3.
“But I was born to do the long jump. My instinct is to jump,” Teresa said as she sat on a bench. “When I’m on the Olympic team, you’ll see what I mean.”
Teresa’s comments influence the theme of the story because they show that she—
a.) does not know a lot about long jumping
b.) thinks that her coach does not give her useful advice
c.) believes that she is a better long jumper than she actually is
d.) feels as though she has to prove her abilities to others
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Which event in the story causes Teresa to reevaluate her talent as a long jumper?
a.) Teresa watches another girl jump a long distance.
b.) Teresa’s mother suggests that she practice more.
c.) Teresa’s first jump does not impress Coach Jennings.
d.) Teresa declines to take her second jump.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
The dialogue between Teresa and her mother after the tryout indicates that her mother —
a.) believes that Teresa can make the Olympic team if she practices enough
b.) knows that taking Teresa to the tryouts was a waste of time
c.) thinks it was necessary to trick Teresa into taking long-jump practice seriously
d.) wants Teresa to be honest with herself about her skill as a long jumper
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 12 pts
The story’s third-person limited point of view gives the reader insight into —
a.) the doubts Teresa’s mother has about Teresa attending the tryout
b.) Coach Jennings’s thoughts about Teresa’s jump at the tryout
c.) the feelings Teresa has about her performance at the tryout
d.) Coach Wilson’s hesitation about sending Teresa to the tryout
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 12 pts
What is the effect of the phrase, “Finally, some real competition,” in paragraph 12 of the selection?
a.) It emphasizes Teresa’s confidence in her abilities.
b.) It foreshadows that Teresa will easily win the tryout.
c.) It highlights Teresa’s nervousness about the upcoming jump.
d.) It suggests that Teresa Does not respect the other athletes.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 12 pts
What is the most likely reason the author includes the rhetorical question, “Am I done yet?” in paragraph 1 of the selection?
a.) To introduce Teresa’s dislike for track and field
b.) To hint at Teresa’s impatience and overconfidence
c.) To show that Teresa is physically exhausted
d.) To emphasize that Teresa is not a serious athlete
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 12 pts
How does the third-person limited point of view impact the reader’s understanding of the story?
a.) It makes the reader feel disconnected from Teresa’s emotions
b.) It highlights how different athletes perceive Teresa’s abilities
c.) It provides insight into the thoughts of both Teresa and Coach Wilson
d.) It allows the reader to see Teresa’s overconfidence before she realizes it herself
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 12 pts
What does the author's use of irony in paragraph 17 reveal about Teresa’s situation?
a.) Teresa believed she was being invited based on her talent, but she was actually given a chance as a favor
b.) Teresa thought she would compete at an elite level, but the other athletes were worse than her
c.) Coach Jennings was impressed with Teresa’s skills but she did not want to admit it
d.) Teresa believed she had no competition, but she was the best athlete there
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