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Swimming Struggle: Text Comprehension

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What did the author do the next morning to conquer his fear of water?

Stayed on the shore watching the water

Decided to never go near the lake again

Stripped and dived into the lake (correct)

Asked for help from someone else

Why does the author mention Roosevelt's quote 'All we have to fear is fear itself' in the text?

To show that the author disagrees with Roosevelt's perspective

To highlight the dangers of fear

To criticize Roosevelt's fear management techniques

To emphasize the importance of facing one's fears (correct)

What did Gilbert Peak do in response to the author's actions in the lake?

Called for help from others

Laughed at the author's fear

Ignored the author completely

Echoed the author's shouts of joy (correct)

How did Douglas ensure that he conquered his old terror?

By walking trails and climbing peaks despite fear Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention his experience of almost drowning in vivid detail?

To convey the intense panic he felt Signup and view all the answers

What lesson does Douglas draw from his childhood experience of overcoming terror?

To appreciate life and freedom after conquering fear Signup and view all the answers

What does Douglas mean when he states 'In death there is peace'?

Living is full of fear, but death is not Signup and view all the answers

How did Douglas describe his experience of swimming across the lake?

'Just as Doug Corpron used to do' Signup and view all the answers

'All we have to fear is fear itself.' How does this quote relate to Douglas' experience with water?

'Fear itself' can be scarier than the actual danger Signup and view all the answers

Swimming Struggle: Text Comprehension

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Questions and Answers

What did the author do the next morning to conquer his fear of water?

Why does the author mention Roosevelt's quote 'All we have to fear is fear itself' in the text?

What did Gilbert Peak do in response to the author's actions in the lake?

How did Douglas ensure that he conquered his old terror?

Why does the author mention his experience of almost drowning in vivid detail?

What lesson does Douglas draw from his childhood experience of overcoming terror?

What does Douglas mean when he states 'In death there is peace'?

How did Douglas describe his experience of swimming across the lake?

'All we have to fear is fear itself.' How does this quote relate to Douglas' experience with water?

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