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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Gene write that James Naismith changed the world?
(a) 1890.
(b) 1891.
(c) 1892.
(d) 1893.

2. Who did the Dragons play in 2014 at State?
(a) Golden State Warriors.
(b) Manual Arts Toilers.
(c) Greenshaw Cougars.
(d) Mater Del Monarchs.

3. In the Prologue when Gene considers taking to Couch Lou, how long does he put off talking to him?
(a) Months.
(b) 6 weeks.
(c) Weeks.
(d) 2 weeks.

4. With how many minutes left in a game between the Syracuse Nationals and the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, did the ball get loose and Pop Gates and Chick Meehan went after it?
(a) 6 minutes.
(b) 4 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 7 minutes.

5. The year that the men's varsity basketball team made it to the California State Championship before Coach Lou played on the team, what was the final score when his team lost?
(a) 70-87.
(b) 70-71.
(c) 69-70.
(d) 68-79.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 2014, how many times including that time had the Dragons made it to the State Championship?

2. When were iron hoops with cord nets used for baskets for basketball?

3. When Brian Shaw was drafted into the NBA, what pick was he overall?

4. What was the score when the Dragons lost in 1988?

5. In Chapter 2, how long has Gene lived in Oakland and never really noticed how popular basketball is?

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