The Choice Ch:15

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What was the primary reason for the author's request for three months of peace at home?

To write new content for the book

To negotiate television contracts

To spend time with family before the book release

To mentally prepare for an upcoming speaking tour (correct)

What challenge did the author face when preparing for the Yankee Stadium speech?

Writing a completely new speech from scratch

Creating visual aids for the presentation

Condensing A Better Way to Live into a brief presentation (correct)

Managing a large audience of motivational speakers

How did the author feel about following the other motivational speakers at the event?

Apprehensive about competing with their expertise (correct)

Confident in their own ability

Indifferent to their reputations

Excited to collaborate with them

What was the planned duration of the author's speech at Yankee Stadium?

Twenty-three minutes Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did the author employ to assist with memory during the tour?

Taking notes on each chapter for review Signup and view all the answers

What position did Todd play the previous year before wanting to switch to pitcher?

Second base Signup and view all the answers

What did Todd specifically want to improve on during his practice sessions?

His control Signup and view all the answers

What was the most significant aspect of Todd's desire to pitch that he revealed to his father?

He didn't want to be seen as receiving favoritism. Signup and view all the answers

What did Todd's father promise to do during their practice sessions?

Help him achieve his pitching dreams. Signup and view all the answers

What method did Todd's father use to make practice more engaging?

He incorporated imaginary game scenarios. Signup and view all the answers

Which pitch did Todd's father encourage him to master before trying to throw a curve?

Change-up Signup and view all the answers

What was Todd's batting average during his previous season?

.525 Signup and view all the answers

What emotional response did Todd demonstrate to his father after successfully pitching?

Joy and affection Signup and view all the answers

What did Todd's mother do while observing the practice sessions?

Encourage and applaud them. Signup and view all the answers

What life lesson did Todd express in regard to achieving goals?

Hard work is essential for success. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tour Preparation

The author, Mark, is preparing for a 50-day book tour for his book, "A Better Way to Live"
He receives a televised speaking slot on ABC for the Yankee Stadium event on September 28th
His speech must be condensed to under 23 minutes
He spends time condensing the book into a 4,000-word oral presentation

Todd's Baseball Dreams

Todd, Mark's son, decides to try out for pitcher in Little League
Mark agrees to help him train
They practice pitching in their yard, with Mark as a catcher

Alexander Anthony

The author receives a postcard from Alexander Anthony, a legendary war correspondent and author of "How to Conquer Life"
Anthony has been missing for many years, and the public believed he was deceased
In his postcard, Anthony invites Mark to visit his cabin, located 20 miles away in Stoddard
Mark is unsure whether the postcard is authentic or a prank
Louise, Mark's wife, believes it is genuine and urges Mark to visit Anthony
Mark decides to visit Anthony the next day

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Description

This quiz explores the journey of Mark as he prepares for his 50-day book tour and supports his son Todd in pursuing his baseball dreams. Additionally, it delves into a mysterious postcard from the legendary war correspondent Alexander Anthony, creating suspense in the storyline. Test your knowledge on these intertwining narratives!