Question

part a
this sentence is from the passage.
\i think then of the finnish long-distance runner paavo nurmi, who said, mind is everything, muscle mere pieces of rubber.\ (paragraph 6)
which idea does the comparison of muscles to mere pieces of rubber most suggest about the human body?

1. it must be treated with care.
2. it can be trained and controlled.
3. it benefits from regular movement.
4. it recovers quickly from minor damage.

Explanation:

The quote emphasizes that the mind is the controlling force, while muscles are passive tools like rubber. Rubber is a material that can be shaped, stretched, and directed by an external force (here, the mind). This implies the body (muscles) can be directed, trained, and controlled by the mind, which aligns with the idea of training and controlling the body. The other options do not connect to the comparison of muscles to rubber as a controllable, malleable structure.

Answer:

1. It can be trained and controlled.