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  • From Paul, Annie was able to learn how to be a patient listener, as well as the importance of giving each subject time and _______ attention.
    moderate
    sincere
    a little
    a lot of
  • Name some similar words/phrases to "thus".
    hence, consequently, for this reason, therefore, so
  • After Annie's picture of the hail damage in southern Minnesota was well received, she was working for Bob - National Geographic's legendary director of photography. _______ began one of the most important relationships in her life.
    Finally
    Thus
    Since
    Due to those circumstances
  • Paul had grown up on a farm himself and lived through personal tragedy, so he was able to ______ warmth and understanding to anyone he met.
    hold in
    talk about
    scream
    project
  • What does "top-notch" mean?
    moderately okay
    at the top
    extremely good
    not bad
  • Jim Vance was the top-notch publisher of the Globe. He had very high ______ of all the staff.
    goals
    wages
    pictures
    expectations
  • What are some life lessons Annie Griffiths learned from travelling the world? Describe at least 2.
    Women really do hold up half the sky; language isn't always necessary, touch is; all people have the same hopes and fears; judging does great harm
  • Later in her career Annie Griffiths wanted to take pictures that make a real difference in people's lives. She toured developing countries shooting ________ of people for fund-raising.
    groups
    collages
    polaroids
    portraits
  • What are some methods of transportation Annie Griffiths used in her travels? Name at least 3.
    horse, car, train, truck, old vehicles, a mule in Mexico, ship along the Indian Ocean, fishing boats, sailboats, helicopters, balloon, elephant, rubber raft
  • What does Annie Griffiths mean by "women really do hold up half the sky."?
    I think this means that women are an integral part of society. They are just as important as men. Without them, life couldn’t exist.
  • to successfully deal with a problem; (e.g.) ___________ your fears
    beat up
    run away from
    overcome
    ignore
  • Annie got a job as a waitress - that paid for ______ and housing, and - eventually - a camera.
    food
    clothes
    tuition
    hobbies
  • On many assignments, the most challenging part __________ to be the transportation.
    was definitely
    turned out
    appeared to be
    never was
  • One of the things Annie has learned is that listening to people _______ you.
    lifts
    surprises
    enriches
    annoys
  • What could be some challenges of being a professional photographer?
    It is difficult to get the “right” photo so you’d have to be very patient and work odd hours. You might have to endure long journeys to find subjects.
  • Waiting tables also taught Annie _____ , service and humour.
    teamwork
    cleaning methods
    social anxiety
    how to tell jokes