POETRY 3 - A GIRL CALLED GOLDEN - 2MARKS

 

1. What did Betty Cuthbert do when her mates were walking?

Ans.: Betty Cuthbert ran when her mates were walking.

2. What did Betty Cuthbert do when her mates were playing?

Ans.: Betty Cuthbert was trained when her mates were walking.

3. What made the coach recognize that Betty was special?

Ans.: She was determined and hard working. She was prepared to accept his advice. 

4. Do you think the title, ‘A Girl called Golden’ is appropriate? Give reasons. 

Ans.: Yes, because she got gold medals in Olympic with her hard efforts  and determination.

5. Which lines in the third stanza suggest that it is not easy to become a winner?

Ans.: Showing her will when the muscles were aching, Long spells of effort and much to be learned, Heeding the words that some others rejected, Knowing that winning could only be earned  

6. Betty was very young when she won gold medals at the Olympics. Pick out the word that suggests this. 

Ans.: ‘Still in your teens but spurred on by the cheers; Glory at last – as you gained your gold medals’