1) Why did Maria Sharapova leave her home country of Russia at a young age? a) She wanted to travel the world. b) She was visiting relatives in another country c) She wanted to pursue tennis training in the United States d) She moved to pursue studies in mathematics. 2) At what age did Maria Sharapova move to the United States for her tennis training? a) 7 years old b) 10 years old c) 4 years old d) 15 years old 3) What quality of Maria Sharapova’s personality helped her achieve her goals despite all the obstacles? a) Patience b) Hard work and determination c) Sense of humor d) Intelligence 4) What did Maria Sharapova say is the price she had to pay for success? a) Wealth and fame b) Popularity and fans c) Family time and regular childhood experiences d) Free travel around the world 5) Which prestigious title did Maria Sharapova win at the age of 18? a) A) French Open b) Australian Open c) US Open d) Wimbledon 6) Maria Sharapova’s journey to success involved sacrifices that went beyond just tennis. What other sacrifices did she make, according to the chapter, and how did they impact her personal life? a) She sacrificed her connection to her Russian roots, causing tension with her family. b) She sacrificed friendships and comfort, resulting in a sense of isolation c) She ignored all social events to solely focus on her training. d) She chose a minimal diet, affecting her health temporarily. 7) Why does the chapter emphasize Maria’s mentality of "mental toughness" as her most defining trait, especially considering her journey’s hardships? a) It highlights her competitive personality, which is common among top athletes. b) It portrays her indifference toward fame and public opinion. c) It reveals her preference for strict training over other aspects of life. d) It explains her unique ability to see adversities as mere challenges to overcome. 8) Besides fame, what was the main source of motivation for Maria to continue excelling in tennis, as discussed in the chapter? a) A) Desire to travel and explore new places. b) why would I know ? It is not my cup of COFFEE! c) Passion for the sport and the competitive thrill it provided d) Pressure from her family to succeed 9) What was Maria Sharapova’s attitude toward those who treated her unfairly during her training years, and how did this attitude help her develop a competitive edge? a) She sought to prove them wrong by outworking everyone around her, fueling her ambition b) She ignored them and focused solely on her training schedule, considering them irrelevant. c) She forgave them, seeing it as part of becoming a better player. d) She focused on building friendships with other supportive players instead! 10) JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Maria Sharapova’s early career involved sacrifices, determination, and a unique approach to challenges. Reflecting on her experiences, what single core philosophy did Maria adopt that transcended her athletic goals and influenced every part of her journey, including her handling of fame and relationships a) Success requires abandoning all personal connections and distractions b) Self-belief and resilience are the ultimate responses to any hardship. c) Winning at any cost is more important than relationships or emotions. d) Strength is gained only through isolation and suffering.

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