32 Tom implies that as a boy, he A dreamt of rowing in the race himself one day.
B used to enjoy pretending to be one of the coaches.
C found the tactics used by the crews hard to work out.
Dhad no concept of the huge effort the crews were putting in.
33 In the third paragraph we learn that Tom
A convinced himself to look forward to the sound of his alarm clock.
B sometimes wondered whether all the pain was worth it.
C often felt he wasn't feeding his body well enough.
D thought about rowing a lot when he was studying.
34 In the fourth paragraph, what does Tom say about the Boat Race he rowed in?
A Few people gave Cambridge much chance of winning that year.
B The preparation and attitude of the Cambridge crew was perfect.
C Cambridge were confident they could overcome any setbacks.
D The Cambridge crew went into it weakened by a series of injuries.
35 What happened during the early part of the race?
A Tom's nerves got the better of him.
B Oxford conserved their efforts for later.
C The Cambridge crew got dispirited early on.
D Oxford adapted better to a sudden change in the conditions.
36 What does Tom find most appealing about the Boat Race?
A the fame it brings for the participants
B the desire not to let his teammates down
C the complex psychological challenge involved
D the excitement of being in a win or lose situation