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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Frank O'Hara poem "Music" remind Jim of?

2. What does Jim say has the same smell as dope cooking?

3. What does Jim say is the newest thing on the "junk scene"?

4. Who does Jim attend a game at Yankee Stadium with?

5. Why doesn't Jim's summer league team use Lewie Alcindor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Jim express his confidence over the course of the book? How does he show or hide his weakness?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Jim unwilling to hustle at Yankee Stadium, when he hustles on the street? Discuss the skills he uses in both of these worlds.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Jim's personality. Include characteristics that help him succeed in basketball as well as in his studies.

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