Question 1

Part One:
Which statement BEST describes Ederle's main motivation in the section "Facing the Challenge"?

Accepted Answer

Ederle felt competition from a rival.

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Ederle wanted to overcome an injury.

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Ederle needed a new place to train.

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Ederle wanted to win an Olympic medal.

Question 2

Which generalization can BEST be made from the section "Braving the Rough Seas"?

Accepted Answer

It takes determination to keep going in a difficult situation.

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Plans do not always work out as expected.

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Working slowly is a good way to overcome a challenge.

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People should consider the weather when choosing a day to swim.

Question 3

Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the inference that Trudy was committed to her goal?

Accepted Answer

"But Trudy had tried to swim the Channel once before."

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"Trudy was used to rough seas, too."

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"Trudy was one of the best all-around swimmers in the world."

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"Trudy raised her head and looked into the black waves."

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