10. Losing in the badminton match was a _________ blow for him.

30. What docs the author think is one of the results of government involvement in education?

29. Why did some of the best women teachers leave teaching?

28. What was significant contributor to the past glory of public schools?

27. How do some people explain the decline in public education?

26. What do we learn from various studies on America＇s public education?

25. “But I seem to have an endless life of toil.” The word “toil” in this sentence is similar in meaning to (______).

24. “I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.” This sentence means (______).

23. Which of the following is NOT true?

22. “Can you give me one good reason not to quit?” This question suggests that the author (______).

21. The author attempted to quit everything he had for all the following reasons EXCEPT (______).