From paragraph 1, identify the word that has the same meaning as 'fluttering very quickly'.

From paragraph 2, identify a word that has the same meaning as 'skill'.

With reference to line 11, what do you think is the meaning of 'tenacity'?

'the odds were against him'

What does this phrase mean?

In line 14, what does the word 'resolute' mean?

From paragraph 4, identify the word which has the same meaning as 'problem'.

'Marvin thus had to make the decision to field Gary and me for the second men’s doubles.' (Lines 25 - 26)

What does the word 'field' mean when used in this context?

From paragraph 5, identify a word that has the same meaning as 'guess'.

From paragraph 5, pick out a word that has the same meaning as 'tall and thin'.

From paragraph 5, pick out a word that has the same meaning as 'very important'.