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The question has two parts. Answer Part A, then Part B.
Part A

Which statement best explains how the illustration helps you understand the poem?
Choose 1
Choose 1

(Choice A)
A
The players and coach all seem ready to keep fighting, which highlights the poem’s inspiring tone.

(Choice B)
B
The players and coach all seem disappointed, which contrasts the poem’s message of determination.

(Choice C)
C
The players are shown as defeated, while the coach and Muhammad Ali look encouraging and determined. This contrast shows that the players are ready to hear the coach’s message.

(Choice D)
D
The players are shown as angry, while the coach and Muhammad Ali look calm. This contrast shows that the boys take basketball too seriously and need to remember it is just a game.
Part B

What detail from the poem supports your answer to part A?
Choose 1
Choose 1

(Choice A)
A
“They assume I’m talking
About ancient history—the Romans, the Greeks.”

(Choice B)
B
“When they have played hard,
And the sweat of defeat still clings to their shirts,”

(Choice C)
C
“Here’s how to rise up when you’ve failed.
Then eyes turn upward, saplings towards the sun.”

(Choice D, Checked)
D
“Of all the journeys a hero could take—
One man alone stands immortalized”

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