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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. Mick's father makes Mike begin kindergarten a year later than his friends so that Mick is what?

2. What is posted on Monday in Part 2, Chapter 6?

3. What decision do Mick and Drew make regarding the gym in Part 3, Chapter 9?

4. What is the impression that Mick and Drew get of the trainer they meet in Part 3, Chapter 9?

5. What is the name of Mick's grandfather who visits for Christmas in Part 3, Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

5. What increases stress and pressure for Mick in Part 3, Chapter 14?

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

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

8. What is Mick's meeting with Peter Volz like in Part 3, Chapter 13?

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

10. What leads Mick to begin taking steroids in Part 4, Chapter 1? What risks does he face in doing so?

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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