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1
What point of view does the narrator have about Jackson’s journey?
Competition is necessary for improvement.
Everyone can find their own path to fitness.
Physical activity is less important than winning.
He was wrong to avoid team sports.
2
What is the central idea of this passage?
Fireflies are attracted to bright lights.
People can take simple steps to protect local wildlife
Fireflies only appear during certain seasons.
It is hard to stop environmental destruction.
3
What structure does the author use in the passage?
compare and contrast
problem and solution
cause and effect
chronological sequence
4
What is the meaning of the word dwindled as it is used in the passage?
gathered together
gradually decreased
disappeared quickly
shined brightly
5
What inference can you make about Jackson’s idea of being an athlete?
Athletes only compete in organized sports.
Climbing is more popular than other sports.
Jackson wishes he had joined a team sooner.
Being athletic can mean more than playing on a team
6
What does the phrase "something clicked" mean in this sentence? When he joined the rock climbing gym, something clicked.
He suddenly realized it was the right fit for him
He decided to stop climbing right away
He became confused by the new activity
He started using special equipment