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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of these is necessary to construct a horseshoe court?
A patch of lawn
A level surface
A bag of concrete
A plastic bucket
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which sentence should be included in a presentation about the proper way to pitch horseshoes?
The stake pits should be anywhere from four to eight inches deep, with the stake spot in the center of the rectangle.
Drive the stakes into the centers of their respective pits until they extend 14-15 inches above the pit surface.
Each player pitches two consecutive shoes at the same stake and then walks to the stake, totals the points, and pitches back to the other stake.
Experts recommend concentrating on the spot where you want the horseshoe to fall while lofting the horseshoe with an easy underhand motion.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Based on the section “Tips to anchor the stakes more firmly,” the reader may best infer that —
players risk potential injury from stakes that are not anchored
stakes that are not anchored may shift during the course of play
the most effective way to anchor the stakes is with concrete
stakes must be anchored according to the official rules of play
- 4. Multiple Choice
The organizational structure of the section “Finally, Time to Play” is best described as —
chronological order
comparison/contrast
order of importance
listing or enumeration
- 5. Multiple Choice
According to the document, a full inning of play consists of —
both players pitching at each stake
one toss at each stake
one player pitching at each stake
two tosses at one stake
- 6. Multiple Choice
What section of the document explains how to use loose dirt or sawdust as filler for your stake pits?
The Game of Horseshoes
Follow these steps to construct a court:
Tips to anchor the stakes more firmly:
Finally, Time to Play
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which statement best expresses the main idea of this document?
The game of horseshoes was created many years ago and is still played today.
Points are scored in horseshoes by trying to pitch a horseshoe toward a stake.
Pitching horseshoes is an ancient sport and an easy game to set up and play.
Driving the stakes is the most difficult part of setting up a horseshoe court.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which sentence supports the idea that there are variations to the rules of amateur horseshoe pitching?
If you want to enjoy the game of horseshoes with your own family and friends, it’s easy enough to get started.
For safety, locate your court away from houses, decks, and other buildings, as well as far from any streets or walkways.
You’re going to dig neat rectangular areas at either end of the court.
You can rotate pitching order or allow the highest scorer from the previous round to throw second.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which question is answered in this document?
Who is considered the game’s greatest player?
What is the best strategy if an opponent throws a leaner?
How long does a game of horseshoes typically last?
Where can proper stakes for a horseshoe court be found?
- 10. Multiple Choice
The main purpose of this document is to--
amuse
persuade
inform
analyze
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which additional visual information would be most helpful to the reader?
A diagram of a horseshoe court
A photograph of a stone discus
A photograph of horseshoe players
A diagram of a stake in a small log
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which information would be best to include in a presentation about the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association of America?
Games are usually played until one player scores 40 points.
Sand is superior to dirt or sawdust as filler for stake pits.
The origins of the sport are likely based on discus competitions.
There are 6,000 members in league-sanctioned tournament play.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which source would best help a reader evaluate the accuracy of the information in the document?
A copy of the official rules and regulations for horseshoes
A website advertising outdoor recreation equipment
A news article about an official horseshoe-pitching league
A guide to outdoor sports and recreation activities for children
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