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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of ball does Greg say the first teams to play basketball used?
(a) Soccer ball.
(b) Volleyball.
(c) Playground ball.
(d) Beach ball.

2. Where does Greg's team play their first away game?
(a) Slacksville.
(b) Erie.
(c) Williamsburg.
(d) Firestone.

3. Where are Greg's parents during his team's first away game?
(a) Manny's preschool play.
(b) Rodrick's college tour.
(c) Manny's t-ball game.
(d) Rodrick's speech competition.

4. From how many feet did Greg make his greatest athletic achievement of his life?
(a) 25 feet.
(b) 5 feet.
(c) 30 feet.
(d) 20 feet.

5. After Mr. Patel returns with basketballs for a practice, what drills does he have the team members practice?
(a) Dribbling.
(b) Agility drills.
(c) Free throws.
(d) Passing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many minutes does Greg play in the first half of his team's first game?

2. Why did Preet Patel miss basketball tryouts?

3. What factory was Greg's town supposed to get about 100 years ago, but their rival got the factory?

4. Who is the biggest rival for Greg's school?

5. During the first away game for Greg's team, how many rival players would surround anyone who got the ball inbounds?

Short Essay Questions

1. What started the rivalry with Slacksville?

2. What happens when Greg is put into the game with Slacksville?

3. Wht challenges does Mr. Patel's team have the first time they practice?

4. Why is Greg worried when his mother says he will probably get a lot of playing time for Mr. Patel's team?

5. Why is Greg not getting enough sleep?

6. Why did it seem like the rivalry between the towns might change a few months ago?

7. In addition to the floor in the elementary gym where Greg's team plays, what other issues are there?

8. During the basketball game with Slacksville, what pep talk does Coach Patel give his team?

9. When Greg tries out for the basketball teams, why does he think he does not have a chance of getting on a team?

10. What is the only experience that Greg has had playing basketball?

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