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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. What month is it when Mick goes to the gym and begins lifting weights in Part 3, Chapter 6?

2. Mick sees an infomercial advertising what in Part 3, Chapter 7?

3. Mick receives a call from the head coach at Shilshole High School in Part 2, Chapter 3 inviting him to do what?

4. How much more money per month does Mick's trainer tell him it will cost for him to supply him with steroids in Part 4, Chapter 1?

5. Mick's father explains in Part 1, Chapter 9 that he hasn't told his son Mick about his past before because he wanted what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What significant example of foreshadowing takes place in Part 3, Chapter 8?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What are some examples of foreshadowing in Part 2, Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Mick's need for his father's approval in the novel. What does Mick's father expect from his son and why does Mick feel the need to live up to these expectations?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the differences between steroids and stack injections. What are the dangers of each? How do each of the different drugs affect Mick in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tactics used in the game between Foothill and Shilshole in Chapters 9 and 10. What actions did Mick make in the game? What are the results of Mick's actions?

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