Compassion and Brotherhood
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What is the main theme of the poem 'Nine Gold Medals' by David Roth?

  • Compassion and brotherhood in a competitive world (correct)
  • The importance of winning in life
  • The celebration of athletic achievements
  • The pursuit of individual success at all costs
  • What event do the nine athletes participate in the poem?

  • World Championships
  • Paralympic Games
  • Special Olympics (correct)
  • Olympic Games
  • According to the poet, what is the most important thing in life?

  • Defeating one's competitors
  • Ending the race of life with a smile and holding hands with others (correct)
  • Achieving personal success
  • Winning the race
  • What message does David Roth aim to spread through the poem?

    <p>Universal brotherhood and compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the poem suggest about the competitive world?

    <p>It holds one back, and others should not restrain themselves from helping</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Poem "Nine Gold Medals" by David Roth

    • The poem "Nine Gold Medals" by David Roth explores the theme of friendship and camaraderie over competitiveness.
    • The nine athletes in the poem participate in a 4x100m relay event.
    • According to the poet, the most important thing in life is the bond of friendship and human connection rather than winning or achieving success.
    • Through the poem, David Roth aims to spread a message about the importance of sportsmanship, friendship, and mutual respect over the desire to win.
    • The poem suggests that the competitive world often values winning over human relationships, but it should be the other way around.

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    Test your understanding of compassion and brotherhood with this quiz on the poem "Nine Gold Medals" by David Lee Roth. Explore the themes of collaboration and empathy as portrayed in the poem, and reflect on the importance of supporting others in a competitive world.

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