Why did Terry have to quit his marathon after 143 days?
His cancer had come back
In what year did he start the Marathon of Hope?
April 12, 1980
What part of his body had pain?
Right knee
Terry met young cancer patients in a nursing home.
False
Identification: ______ A very long running race (42.2 km).
Marathon
Identification: ______ To stop doing something.
Quit
What event is held every year in his memory?
Terry Fox Run
How much money has been raised for cancer research thanks to Terry Fox so far?
More than $400m
What did Terry use to help him continue playing sports after his surgery?
An artificial leg
Why did Terry decide to run across Canada?
To raise money for cancer research
According to the text, what does 'in memory of' mean in the context of the Terry Fox Run?
To honor and remember a person
T/F: People around the world do Terry fox Run twice a year to raise money for cancer research
False
What is the main purpose of the text 'A National Hero'? ..... (A) To list the best hospitals in Canada....(B)To tell the inspiring story of Terry Fox....(C)To explain the history of Canada
(B)To tell the inspiring story of Terry Fox
Identification: ______ Related to a whole country.
National
Identification: ______Made by people; not natural.
Artificial
Based on the text, what was Terry's favorite activity while he was growing up?
Playing Sports
T/F: Terry finished running across Canada.
False
How old was Terry when he died?
22
How many kilometers did he run?
5,373 kilometers
What is the PoS of the word ALTHOUGH?
Conjunction
When was Terry Fox born?
1958
What was the official name of Terry's run?
The Marathon of Hope
How old was Terry when he found out he had cancer?
18
Identification: ______ Studying something carefully to find new information.
Research
How many days did he run?
143 days
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