1. Which statement identifies the central idea of the text? * 15 points
A. From a young age, Lloyd was encouraged to pursue sports and other activities uncommon for young girls.
B. Lloyd worked hard and overcame many challenges to become one of the top women in soccer.
C. Soccer is a sport built on teamwork, a skill that Lloyd had to develop before being accepted on the women's national team.
D. Lloyd was a natural athlete, and found the journey to succeeding in sports to be easy.

2. Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Question 1? *
15 points
A. “A minute and a half later, Lloyd collects a pass from teammate Julie Johnston and flips it into the net.” (Paragraph 2).
B. “She searched the neighborhood for tougher challenges, playing anyone who was willing. In a nearby soccer field, she practiced for hours.” (Paragraph 8).
C. “Her father convinced her to work with soccer trainer James Galanis. Soon, she was in six-hour practice sessions, year-round, in all kinds of weather.” (Paragraph 13).
D. “Despite injuries and setbacks, she has become the highest-scoring midfielder in U. S. women's soccer history.” (Paragraph 15).

3. What does the word "knack" mean when used in this sentence? Before the World Cup began, Lloyd described her knack for shining in big games. “There’s a switch that kind of goes off inside of me when there’s a big match,” *
15 points
A. A special ability to do something.
B. A small worthless object.
C. An expandable travel bag.
D. Freezing up under pressure.