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  • 1. 
    Where was the lake Wentworth?

  • In New Hampshire
  • in Washington
  • in California
  • in Washington D.C

  • 2. 
    How did Douglas make sure that he had conquered the old terror?

  • By visiting California
  • By jumping into the waters
  • By taking a lesson from the instructor
  • By swimming into the lake Wentworth

  • 3. 
    Why was Douglas determined to get over his fear of water?

  • because he wanted to swim in the waters of the Cascade
  • because his friend had challenged him
  • because he had a bet on it
  • because he wanted to win a medal

  • 4. 
    Why did Douglas hire an instructor?

  • To be confident in swimming
  • To compete with others
  • To flaunt
  • To overcome his fear of water and learn swimming

  • 5. 
    Why did Douglas hate to walk with bare legs?

  • Ugly looking legs
  • Fat legs
  • Because of skin color
  • Because of skinny legs

  • 6. 
    What was the impact of the pool incident?

  • Developed fear
  • Became confident
  • Became overconfident
  • Hydrophobia was revived

  • 7. 
    What does Douglas do to save himself in the pool?

  • Used his mind and pushed himself up
  • Shouted aloud
  • Called people
  • Shouted help help

  • 8. 
    How did the instructor make Douglas a good swimmer?

  • Planning
  • With the help of ropes
  • By pushing him into the pool
  • With the help of ropes and belts

  • 9. 
    How did this experience affect the author?

  • Became fearless
  • Confident
  • Overconfident
  • Became hydrophobic

  • 10. 
    What were the series of emotions and fears that Douglas experienced when he was thrown into the pool?

  • Fear
  • Confidence
  • Overconfidence
  • Mixed feelings of confidence and fear
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