Rosalind, a Forward on the Women's Basketball Team, Has Invited

question 102

Multiple Choice

Rosalind, a forward on the women's basketball team, has invited Bryce to a formal banquet at which she will receive an award for her outstanding athletic performance. When Bryce first sees her in her formal gown, it strikes him that she does not look at all like an athlete. Why is he surprised?

• A)He has never before seen her in a dress.
• B)She does not fit his schema of her.
• C)He is a male chauvinist.
• D)Athletes seldom wear dresses.

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