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3. Which line in the first stanza suggests that Betty
actually enjoyed what she was doing?
4. There are questions in the first stanza which are
answered in the second stanza again as questions.
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Relate them with the help of your partner.
e.g.,:- Why did you run when your schoolmates were
working?
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Was it the feel of the fresh air and sunshine?
5. What made the coach recognize that Betty was
special?

a) She was brave and fast runner.
b) She was determined and hard working.

c) She gave him advice about running.
d) She was prepared to accept his advice.

(Tick the right choices)
6. Which lines in the third stanza suggest that it is
not easy to become a winner?
7. Betty was very young when she won gold medals
at the Olympics. Pick out the word that suggests

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

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