Proper Place for Sports by Theodore Roosevelt

1. What is Theodore's attitude towards his son playing football?






2. What makes football a good game and also makes it a hard game?





3. What is Theodore's perspective on the role of sports in a man's life?





4. According to Theodore, what is the bad aspect of athletic proficiency?






5. Describe the two internal conflicts in Theodore Roosevelt’s letter to his son. You need to use at least 3 out 5 key words in your answer: strict, character, over-athleticism, academic, support.










To Elison Begbie by Robert Burns

1. According to Robert Burns, why is telling the truth the safest and the easiest thing to do in a romantic relationship?







2. What does a man of integrity and truth would do to the woman he loves with regard to courtship?





3. What are “such detestable practices”, according to Robert Burns?