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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author notes in Chapter 5 that Courtney Moyer and Jen Pariseau had been close friends since what age?

2. In Chapter 6, Coach Moyer told those trying out for the team, "The first rule of tryouts is" what (112)?

3. Where did Kim Warner send clippings about the Hurricanes' progress to her father?

4. What team did the Hurricanes play in their first game of the season in Chapter 8?

5. When did Chicopee High play against Amherst at home in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Jonesbones described? What is her real name?

2. How does the author describe the atmosphere in November in Chapter 7?

3. What did Rita confide to Jen in Chapter 9?

4. What is the significance of the slogan "Hoop Phi"?

5. Why did Kathleen struggle on the team? How did Coach Moyer deal with it?

6. What did Jamila discuss with the press in Chapter 9?

7. How did Rita deal with the boy who was harassing and stalking her in Chapter 8?

8. Why did Coach Moyer present the article from the Springfield Union to the girls in Chapter 8?

9. How is Gumby's family described? What is Gumby's real name?

10. How many applicants came to the tryouts for the team in Chapter 5? Who stood out in the tryouts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the author's depiction of Kathleen Poe in the book. Why was senior year a significant time for Kathleen? How did this reflect on her performance on the court? What was Kathleen's greatest weakness as a player?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting of Amherst, Massachusetts. Where in the state is Amherst located? What colleges are established in Amherst? How does the author describe Amherst's inhabitants?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author explore and emphasize the themes of gender expectations and women's struggles for equality in athletics in the book? What are examples of bias against women sports? How have perceptions of women athletes changed?

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