501 Critical Reading Questions

Critical Reading Questions

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429.
Why did Althea’s friend suggest that she try lawn tennis?
a.
Lawn tennis is a more competitive game than paddle tennis.
b.
The friend preferred playing lawn tennis.
c.
There was more money to be made playing lawn tennis than
paddle tennis.
d.
The friend thought Althea might enjoy playing lawn tennis, and
excel at it.
e.
The friend was looking for a tennis partner.
430.
All of the following statements are supported by the passage
EXCEPT
a.
Alice Marble was a white tennis player.
b.
Dr. Eaton’s guidance helped Althea’s career.
c.
Althea won the New York Girls Singles championship when she
fifteen.
d.
The public tennis courts in Wilmington were segregated.
e.
Althea Gibson won more Grand Slam titles than any other
female tennis player.
Questions 431–439 are based on the following passage.