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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. How old does Mick turn in Part 3, Chapter 4?

2. What does Mick receive as a Christmas present in Part 2, Chapter 2?

3. Who invites Mick to play football with other kids at Crown Hill Park in Part 2, Chapter 1?

4. The trainer Mick begins working with in Part 3, Chapter 13 seems like what to him?

5. Mick secretly fears he won't be good enough, or that he doesn't have the talent like whom in Part 2, Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mick get an F on an essay in Part 1, Chapter 4? What does it make him realize about football?

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

3. What is the outcome of the game in Part 2, Chapter 10? How does Mick feel about his performance?

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 Mick describe his childhood and feelings about his father in Part 1, Chapter 1?

6. What does Carlson's prediction signify in Part 3, Chapter 3?

7. How is Mick's responsibility symbolized in his car in Part 3, Chapter 5?

8. What gives Mick an opportunity to step up in the team in Part 2, Chapter 8? How does he feel about the opportunity?

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

10. How have Mick's responsibilities changed in Part 3, Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the characters of Drew and DeShawn in the novel. How does Mick feel about his friendships with these teammates? How do these characters affect the actions and objectives of the protagonist?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the history and effects of powder and vitamin supplements on Mick. How do these supplements affect Mick's performance, both in positive and negative ways?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Mick's altercation with Russ Diver in the reading. What leads up to Mick's attack on Russ? Who stops the fight and why?

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