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Seabiscuit
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This is why authors write certain works.
They enjoy writing
For Money
Author's purpose
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Which Horse was Seabiscuit's main challenger in the race?
Red
Special Agent
Rosemont
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How did they dry the race track before the race begun?
Using a asphalt baking machine
Covering it with stones
Covering with tarps
4
Who is Red Pollard?
Commentator
The Jockey
The other horse
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Why did Pollard keep the blindness in his right eye a secret?
Because his career would would be over.
It would not matter
He did not want pity
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How does the author create suspense?
Cheering on his horse
Describing the race while it was happening
Asking for a moment of silence
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What is a biography?
A true story about someone's life
A Folklore
A false story about someone's life
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Nervous Fear....
Trepidation
Terror
Phobia
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What did Rosemont's jockey do during the race to overtake Seabiscuit?
Steer through open spaces during the race
Hit his horse
Trip the horse
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How did the stewards determine which horse had won the race?
By looking at the picture of the horses crossing the finish line.
By measuring their noses.
By looking at who had a winning record.
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What problem did Seabiscuit face in the race?
A wet track
A injured leg
Jockey was to heavy
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Who owned Seabiscuit?
Tom Smith
Red Pollard
Charles and Marcella Howard
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A small, slight growth or increase.....
Sprout
Crawl
Increment
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Why did Seabiscuit lose the race?
Pollard was bling in his right eye
He got distracted
He broke his leg
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How does the author achieve the purpose of entertaining the reader?
Tell the story live
Use thrilling details
Using suspense
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Generally incompetent....
Unequivocal
Inept
Lazy
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In a way that is difficult or impossible to explain...
Mystery
Inexplicably
Unattainable
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How does the author attempt to persuade the reader in Seabiscuit?
By expressing her feelings about horseracing
By offering a second reason why Pollard allowed Rosemont to get close
Through his voice
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In a way that is impossible to hear.....
Inaudibly
Inept
Deaf
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Most favorable; best
Ideal
Optimal
Perfection
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Allowing no doubt or misunderstanding....
Honesty
Truth
Unequivocal
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Balanced, rhythmic flow.....
Cadence
Beat
Fall
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What is suspense?
The tension and excitement of a story
Being scared
Using frightening words in a story.
