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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. Drew's friends tell him they believe what about the Foothill High team in Part 3, Chapter 1?

2. Mick's father takes him out to teach him what in Part 3, Chapter 4?

3. Who is Matt Drager caught drinking with in Part 2, Chapter 8?

4. On what night does Mick play a game in Part 2, Chapter 9?

5. What junior tackle and friend of Drager starts harassing Mick in Part 3, Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mick's relationship with his mother described in Part 1, Chapter 5?

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

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

5. What new responsibilities are given to Mick in Part 1, Chapter 5?

6. How does Mick describe his childhood and feelings about his father in Part 1, Chapter 1?

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

8. How does Mick feel about his friends in Part 3, Chapter 11? Why?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Coach Downs and Coach Carlson in the novel. How do the coaches compare with one another? What do the students know of Carlson before he takes the position?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Peter Volz in the novel. How does Mick feel about his first meeting with Peter? How is Mick's second meeting with the trainer different?

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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