Recall, Vocabulary, Direct Meaning
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Disabilities prevent people from achieving athletic success
B. Confidence comes from hiding differences
C. Embracing differences can lead to empowerment and creativity
D. Technology is more important than determination
C. Embracing differences can lead to empowerment and creativity
Which sentence best supports the idea that the author's perspective changes over time?
A. "I don't have ankles..."
B. "I was grounded for that defiance."
C."I spent a lot of time there as a child."
D."Thank God I'm not normal. I get to be extraordinary."
D."Thank God I'm not normal. I get to be extraordinary."
The story of the young girl at the street fair mainly serves to —
A. Introduce a new conflict
B. Show advances in technology
C. Illustrate the impact of the author's message
D. Add humor to the ending
C. Illustrate the impact of the author's message
How do the final paragraphs reinforce the central idea of the passage?
A. They return to humorous childhood memories
B. They show how the author now inspires others
C. They explain how prosthetics are made
D. They focus on the author's athletic achievements
B. They show how the author now inspires others
The author's experiences mainly show that —
A.Confidence develops through accepting one's identity
B. Physical limitations define a person's future
C. People fear what they don't understand
D. Technology always creates problems
A.Confidence develops through accepting one's identity
Which theme is developed throughout the passage?
A. Self‑acceptance leads to strength
B. Fame changes people negatively
C. Independence leads to isolation
D. Childhood memories are painful
A. Self‑acceptance leads to strength ✔
What can the reader infer about the author's teacher in paragraph 5?
A. She believed students with disabilities should stay home
B. She feared anything that challenged her idea of normal
C. She didn’t want to make extra accommodations
D. She disliked the author personally
B. She feared anything that challenged her idea of normal
What does the author's experience with the lifeguard most reveal about her character?
A. She adapts creatively under pressure
B. She depends on others
C. She avoids risks
D. She underestimates danger
A. She adapts creatively under pressure
What lesson does the author most want readers to understand?
A. Prosthetics improve quality of life
B. Being different can be a source of power
C. Childhood struggles last forever
D. People must conform to be accepted
B. Being different can be a source of power
Which statement best summarizes the passage?
A. A woman recounts injuries that slowed her down
B. An athlete explains how she trained for competition
C. A speaker describes learning to embrace her differences
D. A designer shares how fashion changed her career
C. A speaker describes learning to embrace her differences
The author's refusal to change her dress on Easter Sunday shows —
A. Defiance without purpose
B. Embarrassment about her appearance
D. A misunderstanding with her family
C. An early step toward self‑acceptance
The author's reaction to the buoyant legs suggests she felt —
A. Proud and confident
B. Frustrated but determined
C. Fearful and helpless
D. Amused and carefree
B. Frustrated but determined
Why does the author describe her early prosthetics as “barely got me by”?
A. To show physical pain
B. To compare old and new limitations
C. To criticize medical professionals
D. To explain cost concerns
B. To compare old and new limitations
Why does the author move from personal experiences to the story of the young girl?
A. To show the long‑term impact of acceptance
B. To shift focus away from herself
C. To explain medical decisions
D. To provide expert evidence
A. To show the long‑term impact of acceptance
What can be inferred about the author's view of “normal”?
A. It is something to achieve
B. It limits creativity
C. It ensures safety
D. It creates success
B. It limits creativity
Which phrase from paragraph 3 best reflects the author's use of humor?
A. "I spent a lot of time there as a child."
B. "Go down in flames if you're gonna go."
C. "This is a revelation, right?"
D. "It's a mess."
B. "Go down in flames if you're gonna go."
What motivates the author to work with engineers and designers?
A. Frustration with basic prosthetics
B. A desire for fame
C. Pressure from coaches
D. Competition with other athletes
A. Frustration with basic prosthetics
. Which section marks a turning point in the author's attitude toward herself?
A. The hospital experiences
B. The music class incident
C. The Easter dress conflict
D. The track career
C. The Easter dress conflict
The author's use of repetition regarding “normal” helps to —
A. Confuse the reader
B.Explain social rules
C. Glorify conformity
D. Emphasize its limitations
D. Emphasize its limitations
Why does the author move from personal experiences to the story of the young girl?
A. To shift focus away from herself
B. To show the long‑term impact of acceptance
C. To explain medical decisions
D. To provide expert evidence
B. To show the long‑term impact of acceptance
The author's tone throughout the passage can best be described as —
A. Bitter and resentful B. Distant and Formal C. Sarcastic and angry D. Reflective and confident
D. Reflective and confident
What does the phrase “disable myself” most nearly mean in paragraph 37?
A. To stop using prosthetics
B. To pretend to be less capable
C. To withdraw from public speaking
D. To accept criticism
B. To pretend to be less capable
The passage shifts from childhood to adulthood mainly to show —
A. Changes in technology
B.Loss of support
C. Increased conflict
D. Emotional Growth
B.Loss of support
Which statement best explains how the structure supports the message?
A. The humorous beginning balances the sad ending
B. Each episode builds toward self‑confidence
C. The stories are unrelated but entertaining
D. The order emphasizes athletic success
B. Each episode builds toward self‑confidence
Which statement best explains how the structure supports the message?
A. Each episode builds toward self‑confidence
B. The humorous beginning balances the sad ending
C. The stories are unrelated but entertaining
D. The order emphasizes athletic success
A. Each episode builds toward self‑confidence