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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. Who did Wood think long and hard about inviting to his engagement party?
2. With whom did Lewis drive to Boston after being offered a spot by Parker in the finals?
3. At the Olympics, whose shoes did Lewis want to fill?
4. When Dietz and Wood came to Princeton for the double race, how many days had they been practicing together?
5. What did Lewis nickname Altekruse's and Bouscaren's boat?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why was Enquist upset with Lewis after they won the challenge boat at Princeton?
2. What did Biglow like about being in the Olympic camp?
3. What did Wood arrange to liven things up a little and perhaps give him a sense of belonging at the Olympics?
4. What did Lewis have Enquist do because Enquist's forearms were weak?
5. What advice did Dietz give Wood after rowing together in their first practice in the double?
6. Why did Enquist tell Lewis not to get arrested and put in jail?
7. Why did Lewis nickname Altekruse's and Bouscaren's boat?
8. What did Lewis decide about his and Enquist's chances at the Olympics after viewing videotapes of Lucerne and last year's world championships?
9. What did Wood do after the Olympics?
10. Why did Parker believe that he should have canceled participation in the Lucerne races?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Biglow had two coaches who were strong influences in his rowing career. Compare the relationship that Biglow had with his coaches: Frank Cunningham and Tony Johnson.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the reasons why Wood and Biglow both wanted to be the single sculler in the Olympic games.
Essay Topic 3
When the names were drawn for the semifinals for the Olympic trials, there were mixed reactions to the draw. Discuss the draw for the semifinals and the reactions to the draw.
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