Question 1

Which sentence best represents a conflict between Guthrie and her father?

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Guthrie’s father thinks free-fall parachuting is too dangerous for her.

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Guthrie’s father is worried about her becoming a race car driver.

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Guthrie’s father insists she has to take private parachuting lessons.

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Guthrie’s father is concerned when she begins flying at a young age.

Question 2

Paragraphs 10 and 11 are important to the article because they.

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Explain to the reader how Guthrie began to win auto races

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Tell the reader that Guthrie was helped by a driver in Connecticut

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Inform the reader that Guthrie joined a local sports car club

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Describe to the reader how Guthrie drove around Long Island

Question 3

Which quotation best reveals the author’s point of view?

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“It was no surprise that Janet Guthrie excelled at one of the most dangerous sports on Earth.” (paragraph 1)

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“To get into top physical shape for Vollstedt’s test, Guthrie did exercises . . .” (paragraph 19)

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“. . . the pro taught her how to pull the rip cord that opened the chute, how to absorb the shock after landing . . .” (paragraph 7)

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“She flew whenever she could break away from her classes at the University of Michigan.” (paragraph 8)

Question 4

Which detail from the article represents Guthrie’s biggest challenge?

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“. . . a secret test at the Ontario Motor Speedway near Los Angeles.”(paragraph 18)

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“Before long she taught herself how to take apart and rebuild its engine . . .”(paragraph 12)

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“. . . finishing in some of the country’s most celebrated long-distance competitions.” (paragraph 14)

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“One day she lost her balance, landed hard on her left foot, and fell . . .”(paragraph 19)

Question 5

Which detail from the article best represents Janet Guthrie?

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“Broken ankle and all, Guthrie stepped into an unfamiliar car.”(paragraph 20)

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“Excited by her success, Guthrie attended a driving school in Connecticut.”(paragraph 11)

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“She had always loved adventure and daring new experiences.”(paragraph 1)

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“In 1973, she won the North Atlantic Road Racing Championship.”(paragraph 14)

Question 6

In paragraph 20, what does Guthrie mean when she says, “It was like going to the moon”?

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She thinks driving a fast car is quite exciting.

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She believes racing is similar to space flight

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She thinks the speed of the car is frightening.

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She believes racing can often be dangerous.

Question 7

Which idea from the article does the title “ ‘Janet Guthrie: Lady in the Fast Lane’ from Profiles in Sports Courage” best support?

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Guthrie was fearless at trying thrilling and challenging new activities.

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Guthrie was famous for participating in a race with a broken foot.

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Guthrie was a hard worker and saved money to achieve her goals.

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Guthrie was determined to become a commercial pilot like her father

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