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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Mao Zedong die?
(a) 1974.
(b) 1973.
(c) 1976.
(d) 1975.

2. How did Yao do in his first game in the U.S.
(a) 2 fouls and 1 point.
(b) 3 fouls and zero points.
(c) 2 fouls and zero points.
(d) 4 fouls and 1 point.

3. How old was Coach Ray Meyer when Mikan began playing ball for him?
(a) Not yet 30.
(b) Not quite 40.
(c) 33.
(d) 32.

4. When was Yao Ming drafted by the Houston Rockets?
(a) 2002.
(b) 2001.
(c) 2003.
(d) 2004.

5. In Chapter 9, when does O'Dowd play Sacramento High?
(a) January 2, 2015.
(b) January 17, 2015.
(c) January 26, 2015.
(d) January 10, 2015.

6. Who is Jeevin's best friend?
(a) His grandpa.
(b) His older brother.
(c) His mom.
(d) His dad.

7. When was Wang Zhizhi, the first Chinese player to play in the NBA drafted by the Dallas Mavericks?
(a) 2001.
(b) 2003.
(c) 2002.
(d) 2000.

8. What number does Alex wear?
(a) 46.
(b) 18.
(c) 34.
(d) 22.

9. Where was Senda a student when she had to drop out because of health issues?
(a) Curtis Institute of Music.
(b) Manhattan School of Music.
(c) New England Conservatory of Music.
(d) Boston Conservatory of Music.

10. When did the NBA give broadcasting rights to China at no cost so Chinese citizens could watch American basketball?
(a) 1986.
(b) 1987.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1984.

11. When the team lands in Orlando, how late are they from what they expected?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 1 1/2 hours.
(d) An hour.

12. In Chapter 7, what time does Lou arrive on the bus for the trip with the basketball team?
(a) 6:19 a.m.
(b) 6:08 a.m.
(c) 6:23 a.m.
(d) 6:11 a.m.

13. When did Senda Berenson begin a job as a physical education teacher at Smith College?
(a) 1897.
(b) 1898.
(c) 1892.
(d) 1895.

14. How many fans come out to watch the tournament the Dragons play in in Chapter 9?
(a) 9,000.
(b) Over 10,000.
(c) About 15,000.
(d) 12,000.

15. Who gave Mikan a college scholarship to play basketball?
(a) Lourdes College.
(b) Notre Dame College.
(c) DePaul University.
(d) Boston College.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, who makes an impressive move and flips the ball into the hoop and scores?

2. What time do Gene and the basketball team have to be on the bus for the trip with the basketball team in Chapter 7?

3. Who paid for Mikan's funeral when his family had fallen on hard times?

4. How tall is Yao?

5. In Chapter 9, why does Austin Walker have to sit out?

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