Much has been said and written recently about heroes, mainly because many people think we have too few of them. There are many different kinds of heroes, but they all seem to have two things in common. First, heroes, by their actions, show the great possibilities of human nature. Second, heroes can also stand the test of time, and their achievements will not be easily forgotten. Because of these good points, we need to choose our heroes carefully. Olympic sports star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who is believed to be a hero, warns young people to be careful of making athletes heroes. She hopes that if someone tries to copy her, it will be because she has achieved her goals by working hard. Joyner-Kersee says that a hero should be someone who has an influence on another person's life. Poet Maya Angelou believes that a hero encourages people to treat others well and to be concerned about the greater good. A hero should show politeness, courage, patience, and strength all the time. A hero should encourage others to follow him with actions that improve the world, even if only in small ways. Author Daniel Boorstin suggests that, " _ are people who make news, but heroes are people who make history." Thus, if a person is truly worthy to be called a hero, he or she will not be soon forgotten. We all need heroes. We need to be able to respect people who have been there, done that, and succeeded. Many times the greatest heroes are the people we deal with every day -- relatives , friends, and neighbors -- who will keep going when it is easier to give up. The parent who puts her or his family ahead of herself or himself, the teacher who will make more money at another job but chooses to help others -- all these people can be considered as heroes. A hero quietly and continuously sets a good example, an example that inspires others to follow. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What Olympic star appears in the article?
2. What is the name of the Olympian?
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Q2:
1. What is a hero according to Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
2. How does Jackie Joyner-Kersee describe a hero?
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Q3:
1. In the opinion of Maya Angelou,, how should heroes treat people?
2. What sort of treatment should people receive from heroes, according to Maya Angelou?
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Q4:
1. What is Maya Angelou's profession?
2. How is Maya Angelou employed?
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Q5:
1. What is the number of things shared by all heroes according to the article?
2. What amount of qualities do all heroes share, per the article?
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Q6:
1. Is there much lore about heroes?
2. Has a great quantity of writing been done on heroes?
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Q7:
1. What's something that all heroes share?
2. What is a quality present in every hero?
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Q8:
1. How is Daniel Boorstin employed?
2. What does Daniel Boorstin do for a living?
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Q9:
1. What do heroes make according to Daniel Boorstin?
2. What does Daniel Boorstin say heroes make?
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Q10:
1. Who are some of the most prominent heroes?
2. Who counts among the most prestigious heroes?
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Q11:
1. Who are some everyday folks?
2. Who are some people we deal with every day?
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Q12:
1. Can a parent be considered a hero?
2. Is it possible to think of a parent as a hero?
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Q13:
1. Can teachers be considered heroes?
2. Is it possible to consider a teacher a hero?
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Q14:
1. What do some teachers sacrifice to help others?
2. What do certain teachers give up in order to come to the aid of others?
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