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The 'misadventure' is the incident in which the author at the age of ten or eleven was picked up and thrown into the swimming pool of Y.M.C.A.
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Read the given passages and answer the questions that follow:My intro...
Answer:
The misadventure that the author is referring to in the passage is being tossed by a boy in the pool.
Explanation:
The passage describes the author's initial apprehension and fear of swimming in the YMCA swimming pool. However, after a few attempts and with the help of water wings, the author starts feeling more confident and comfortable in the water. The author mentions that they were just beginning to feel at ease when the misadventure occurred.
The misadventure is not explicitly mentioned in the given passage, but based on the context and available information, it can be inferred that the author's misadventure involved being tossed by a boy in the pool. This incident disrupted the author's sense of confidence and security in the water.
The passage does not mention any other incidents such as losing balance and falling into the Yakima river, seeing a friend drowning in water, or being chased by a crocodile. Therefore, options B, C, and D can be ruled out.
The fact that the author was "tossed" suggests that someone intentionally threw or propelled the author into the water, causing a sudden and unexpected disturbance. This event likely resulted in the author feeling scared or startled, interrupting their progress in feeling at ease in the water.
In conclusion, the misadventure referred to in the passage is being tossed by a boy in the pool.