Savannah's Winter Triumph
Savannah, a spirited girl from a small town in Michigan, was absolutely in love with ice skating. Every winter, she looked forward to the first freeze that transformed the town's lake into her personal ice rink. This year, she was preparing for the town's annual ice-skating competition, but she was beset with self-doubt. An older, experienced skater in town, Mrs. Anderson, noticed Savannah's struggle. Mrs. Anderson offered to mentor Savannah, teaching her new techniques and sharing wisdom from her own competitive skating days. Through Mrs. Anderson's guidance, Savannah began to overcome her fear and embrace the joy of skating. The day of the competition arrived. As Savannah laced up her skates, she felt a rush of excitement. She stepped onto the ice, feeling the cold, smooth surface under her blades. With a deep breath, she started her routine, gliding and spinning, her fears replaced by the thrill of the performance. She skated not for the judges, but for the pure joy of it. Whether she won the competition or not, Savannah knew she had conquered her self-doubt.
Question 1
What was Savannah's initial emotion as she prepared for the annual ice-skating competition?
Excitement
Confidence
Joy
Fear
Anger
Question 2
What is the 'first freeze' referring to in the context?
First snowfall
First ice cream of the season
First frost of the season
Start of winter
First winter celebration
Question 3
Why did Savannah skate in the competition?
To win the competition
To impress Mrs. Anderson
For the pure joy of skating
To gain popularity
To become a professional skater
Question 4
What did Mrs. Anderson provide for Savannah?
A new pair of skates
A place to practice
Money for the competition
Mentorship and wisdom
A trophy
Question 5
What is Mrs. Anderson's role in the story?
A rival skater
Savannah's mother
The judge of the competition
Savannah's mentor
A spectator
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