An Innocent At Rinkside

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    Faulkner refers to the “sweating barehanded behemoths from the troglodyte mass of football.” Based on this description, how might Faulkner feel about football? 

    • He thinks it is exciting and enjoyable to watch.
    • He thinks that is brutish and inelegant.
    • He thinks that it is complicated and swift.
    • It cannot be discerned from this description.
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Explore Faulkner's perspective on sports in 'An Innocent at Rinkside. ' This quiz assesses understanding of Faulkner's views on football's brutality versus hockey's elegant violence, and anticipations for sports in America, enhancing critical analysis skills.

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  • 2. 

    Faulkner repeats “because the innocent did not quite believe that either” several times through the course of the article. Why does he do this?

    • An innocent is a person who is new to something, and he wishes to remind those who might be offended by his points that he is commenting as someone with no experience.

    • Faulkner wishes to convey to the audience that he has no malice at all towards sports in America, and by repeating this line he is suggesting that everything he says is factual and true.

    • Being a writer prone to lumbering and unwieldy descriptions and sentences, he wished to add another level of interpretation to the article for his literary critics.

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. An innocent is a person who is new to something, and he wishes to remind those who might be offended by his points that he is commenting as someone with no experience.
    Explanation
    Faulkner repeats the phrase "because the innocent did not quite believe that either" several times in the article to remind the audience that he is commenting as someone with no experience. This repetition serves to emphasize his perspective as a newcomer and to prevent any potential offense that his points may cause. By doing so, Faulkner aims to establish his innocence and lack of malice towards sports in America, suggesting that everything he says is factual and true.

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  • 3. 

    Faulkner notes that hockey is both fast and elegant, but also brutal and bloody. He notes that here “actual blood could flow, not from the crude impact of a heavier fist but from the rapid and delicate stroke of weapons.” How does Faulkner feel about violence?

    • Violence is never appropriate, even in sports.

    • Violence needs to have purpose, not mere brutality.

    • Violence is a natural consequence of sports and should be controlled as best as possible.

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Violence needs to have purpose, not mere brutality.
    Explanation
    Faulkner's statement suggests that he believes violence can have a purpose rather than being purely brutal. He acknowledges that hockey can be both fast and elegant, but also brutal and bloody. By stating that "actual blood could flow, not from the crude impact of a heavier fist but from the rapid and delicate stroke of weapons," Faulkner implies that violence in sports can be more than just mindless aggression. He seems to suggest that violence should have a purpose or intention behind it, rather than being driven solely by brutality.

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  • 4. 

    Who is the “he” in this article?

    • The hockey player

    • The coach

    • Faulkner

    • An audience member who is not named

    Correct Answer
    A. Faulkner
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Faulkner because the question asks about the identity of the "he" mentioned in the article. Since the options include a hockey player, a coach, and an audience member who is not named, the only option left is Faulkner.

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  • 5. 

    Faulkner begins to comment on sports in America. What does he foresee? 

    • More violence

    • Fewer spectators

    • More controlled environments

    • Fewer injuries

    Correct Answer
    A. More controlled environments
    Explanation
    Faulkner's comment on sports in America suggests that he foresees a future where sports are conducted in more controlled environments. This implies that there will be stricter regulations and measures put in place to ensure the safety and well-being of athletes and spectators. This could include enhanced security, improved facilities, and better management of sports events. The focus on creating controlled environments indicates a shift towards prioritizing the overall experience and safety of participants and attendees.

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  • 6. 

    What tone does Faulkner convey?

    • Innocent fascination

    • Hopeful observation

    • Experienced boredom

    • Nonchalant detachment

    Correct Answer
    A. Hopeful observation
    Explanation
    Faulkner conveys a tone of hopeful observation in his writing. This suggests that he is optimistic and interested in what he is observing. He may be looking at the world with a sense of wonder and anticipation, hoping to discover something meaningful or inspiring. This tone indicates that Faulkner is engaged and hopeful about the subject matter he is exploring in his work.

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  • 7. 

    Faulkner only mentions a few of the players in this article, which was written for Sports Illustrated. Why might this be?

    • Hockey was not familiar to many of Faulkner’s readers; therefore, the players were not familiar either.

    • The purpose of the article was not about hockey itself, but sports in general.

    • Faulkner was working to convey impressions of the game rather than exact statistics and players involved with the game.

    • All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above.
    Explanation
    Faulkner only mentions a few of the players in the article because all of the above reasons are applicable. Hockey was not familiar to many of Faulkner's readers, so he may have chosen to focus on the few players that were more well-known or relevant to the general audience. Additionally, the purpose of the article was not solely about hockey itself, but about sports in general, so Faulkner may have wanted to convey impressions of the game rather than providing specific details about every player involved. Therefore, all of these reasons could explain why Faulkner only mentions a few players in the article.

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  • 8. 

    What feeling is Faulkner trying to conjure in the first paragraph?

    • Fakeness

    • Expectancy

    • Coldness

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Fakeness
    Explanation
    In the first paragraph, Faulkner is trying to evoke a feeling of fakeness. This can be inferred from the language and descriptions used, which create a sense of artificiality or insincerity. The author may be highlighting the contrast between appearances and reality, or commenting on the superficiality of the situation or characters being described. Overall, the first paragraph aims to convey a sense of falseness or inauthenticity.

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