Reading Comprehension Quiz (Rick Reilly, “Why I Love My Job”)
Reading Comprehension Quiz
Rick Reilly, “Why I Love My Job”
Read “Why I Love My Job” and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Click the submit button when finished.
Question
What does Reilly’s journalism professor insinuate about sports journalism to the young Reilly in paragraph 1?
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Question
Who is the intended audience for this article?
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Question
Where does Reilly acknowledge the opposing argument in this essay?
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Question
In paragraph 4, Reilly writes “Sports is Oprah for guys.” What is Reilly most likely trying to suggest about sports?
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Question
What is the best thesis for Reilly’s article?
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Question
Beyond his writing for ESPN: The Magazine, how does Reilly establish his credibility in this article?
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Question
How might the last line of the essay be interpreted?
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Question
Reilly uses what type of evidence to support his argument?
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