1. What examples does Strick offer to illustrate her belief that we no longer take up hobbies for fun? Are there enough well-chosen examples
to make her position clear?
2. What is the effect, according to Strick, of too much competition on kids? In what ways does she show this effect?
3. Does Strick use enough details in her examples to make them clear, vivid, and persuasive? Point out some of her details to support your answer.