Read each question carefully and then select the best answer.
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1 | | Athletes may be nervous before an event, but once they begin playing, their nervousness disappears. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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2 | | A burst of adrenaline usually incapacitates a public speaker. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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3 | | While nervousness can give valuable energy, too much of it can cripple a speaker. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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4 | | The textbook recommends that you rehearse your speech at least four times. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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5 | | Memorizing a speech is a good way to show an audience your sincerity. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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6 | | The visualization of successful actions is known as "creative visualization." |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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7 | | Research shows that using a visual aid helps reduce anxiety. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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8 | | While waiting to speak, it is possible for a speaker to perform tension-releasing exercises without the audience being aware. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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9 | | If you experience a dry, constricted throat during the first few moments of a speech, you should sit down and not try to continue. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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10 | | Throughout a speech, you should ask yourself this key question, "How am I performing?" |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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11 | | Physical symptoms of nervousness are sometimes observed by the audience. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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12 | | Acting as if you are poised and confident can often cause you to actually become so. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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13 | | Many speakers race through their speech because of nervous tension and a desire to "get it over with." |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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14 | | A speaker should always at least aim for perfection, even if this is usually impossible to achieve. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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15 | | If a minister at a wedding writes the names of the couple on a card and glances at it occasionally, this procedure is insulting to the couple. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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