93p
Geef voor elk van de onderstaande stellingen aan of deze wel of niet in overeenstemming is
met de alinea’s 1 en 2 van de tekst.
Louis’ and Owens’ sporting achievements
1 established the United States as the leading sports nation in the world.
2 greatly improved the circumstances of black Americans.
3 had a great impact on social and political views of the day.
4 were the first to be turned into media events.
5 were belittled by America’s white population.
6 were seen as evidence disproving racist ideas.
Noteer het nummer van elke stelling, gevolgd door “wel” of “niet”.
101p
Which of the following characterises paragraph 3?

It explains that Louis’ and Owens’ successes were primarily a matter of good luck.

It shows how Louis and Owens grasped every opportunity to improve their lot.

It sketches Louis’ and Owens’ life stories against the background of black social history.
111p
How did white racists react to Louis’ and Owens’ victories according to paragraph 4?

They acknowledged that they had to give up their ideas about white superiority.

They ignored black sporting achievements and stuck to their ideas of white superiority.

They incorporated black sporting achievement into their reasoning about white superiority.
121p
Why was the “message” (end paragraph 4) double-edged for America’s black population?
Because it implied that

black sportsmen who were not so successful could easily be dismissed as second-rate.

blacks would have to compete with whites outside the sporting arena as well.

the black population had only itself to blame for its lack of achievement.
131p
Which of the following can be concluded about Louis and Owens from paragraph 5?

They failed to grasp the chance to cash in on their popularity.

They had to strike a careful balance between acting as stars and remaining ordinary.

They just pretended to love their country in order to remain in the sporting arena.

They tried hard not to alienate the radical elements among the American black population.

They were well aware of what American society expected of them.
141p
How does paragraph 6 connect to paragraph 5?

As a conclusion from what is stated in the last sentence of paragraph 5.

As a counter-argument to what is stated in the last sentence of paragraph 5.

As an illustration of what is stated in the last sentence of paragraph 5.

As an ironic comment on what is stated in the last sentence of paragraph 5.
161p
Which of the following points does Mike Marqusee put forward in praise of McRae’s book
(paragraph 8)?

It defends Louis and Owens against accusations of letting down their own people.

It displays the author’s expert knowledge in its description of the great sporting events.

It does justice to Louis and Owens by putting their behaviour in a historical perspective.

It reveals the close personal relationship between two sportsmen who were very unlike.
171p
Which of the following are the points of criticism that Mike Marqusee puts forward in
paragraph 9?
1 McRae blurs the line between fact and fiction.
2 McRae makes too much of Louis’ and Owens’ influence outside the sporting world.
3 McRae ignores Louis’ and Owens’ shortcomings.
4 McRae’s elaborate accounts of sporting events take up too much space in the book.

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4