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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. Mike's job allows him a membership at what gym?

2. In Part 3, Chapter 11, Drager shows up at the weight gym and taunts Mick to bench press how much?

3. Mick wants to replace who as a starter in Part 2, Chapter 6?

4. How many points is a team awarded for a touchdown in football?

5. Mick tells DeShawn and who that he can no longer give them a ride home in Part 3, Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Mick go and consider a personal trainer in Part 3, Chapter 9? What sense does the reader gain from this encounter?

2. How does the author introduce conflict in Part 3, Chapter 10?

3. How does Mick's father deal with Mick's discovery in Part 1, Chapter 8?

4. What is Mick's response when Coach Carlson tries to convince him to train at the school gym instead of Popeye's in Part 3, Chapter 12?

5. How does Carlson effectively motivate the team in Part 3, Chapter 6?

6. What title is Mick given in the team in Part 2, Chapter 7? How does he feel about his role?

7. What are Mick's principle fears in Part 3, Chapter 1? Who solidifies these fears?

8. How does Mick's father prepare him for a life of football in Part 1, Chapter 2? How does Mick's interest develop?

9. What does Mick begin doing in order to gain strength in Part 3, Chapter 7? Why?

10. Describe the game in Part 3, Chapter 2. Who do Mick and his friends believe will win?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the characters of Matt Drager, Nolan Brown and Clark in the novel. In what ways are these characters antagonistic? How does Mick feel about each of these characters?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of heroism in the novel. How does the fall of Mick's father from heroic status affect the protagonist? What other characters in the novel exhibit heroic characteristics? How?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of Coach Carlson's predictions in the 4A championship game. How does this action gain the coach respect? What is Mick's impression of the coach's predictions?

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