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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn paragraph 11, the word aspire means to:Encourage a friendArrange a meetingDesign a ProjectSeek a goal
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrase in paragraphs 5 & 6 helps the reader understand the meaning of gawkiness?Bowed legs and long armsPlay any positionDidn't matterLearned to appreciate
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the details in paragraph 5 help the reader understand about Wagner?He was underestimated because of his appearanceHe was unhappy with his performance on the minor-league teamHe lacked the patience that coaches expect of major-league playersHe needed the proper equipment before a major-league team would select him
- 4. Multiple ChoiceBy including the details in paragraph 3, the author mostly likely hopes to convey that Wagner:Took time to explore a professional career that is not related to baseballHad a real passion for baseball from an early ageSettled for playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates because the team played close to his childhood homeEnjoyed interacting with players during the Pittsburgh Pirates home games
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence from the selection shows that Wagner was a positive influence on others?Wagner would load about 2,000 pounds of coal onto a cart each day, earning 70 cents for a day’s hard laborWagner’s love for the game would help him become one of the greatest baseball players of all timeWagner tried to retire, but his coaches persuaded him to keep playing because they believed the team benefited from his leadershipFor much of that time, he was the best hitter in the National League
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the primary theme in the selection?Family members should offers support to one anotherKindness often leads to friendship and admirationPeople should take time to pursue their interestsDedication can help a person achieve great success
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe photo of the statue of Wagner conveys the message that:Wagner's accomplishments are still respected todayThe Pittsburgh Pirates are successful today because of WagnerPeople can still learn from Wagner's life storyPittsburgh Pirates fans believe that Wagner is the best coach of all time
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow did the author mainly organize the article “Honus Wagner, Baseball Legend?”By describing the game of baseballBy putting Wagner’s life in chronological orderBy comparing Wagner's life to other baseball players' livesBy identifying the problems that stood in Wagner’s way
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of including the diagram of a baseball field?To give readers an idea of where Wagner would be standing on a field while playing shortstopTo fill up blank space in the articleTo make readers feel like they are in an actual baseball stadiumJust to use as many text features as possible.
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The words "Honus Wagner in His Pittsburgh Pirates Uniform" under this photograph are called:a photographa diagrama captiona label - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags