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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. Who does Mick throw the ball around with in Part 4, Chapter 10?

2. When was Carl Deuker born?

3. Mick goes to Peter and asks for pills to do what in Part 4, Chapter 5?

4. Who does Mick notice doesn't look happy during the celebration in Part 5, Chapter 15?

5. Mick gets invited by his friends to do what in Part 4, Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What performance enhancing drugs does Mick begin taking in Part 4, Chapter 9? Why?

2. What causes animosity and suspicion between Mick and Drew in Part 5, Chapter 8?

3. How are the steroids affecting Mick in Part 4, Chapter 2?

4. What does Mick realize about his friendship with Drew in Part 5, Chapter 5?

5. How do the steroids continue to affect Mick in Part 4, Chapter 4?

6. What physical effects of ther steroids begin to affect Mick in Part 4, Chapter 5?

7. What is the underlying reality of Mick's depression in Part 4, Chapter 10?

8. How does Drew prevent Mick from using drugs in Part 5, Chapter 13?

9. How is spirituality and religion explored in Epilogue, Chapter 2?

10. What opportunity does Mick decide to take in Part 4, Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss acceptance to varsity team and Mick's expectations for the season in Part 2, Chapters 4-6. Where does Mick hope to be placed by the coaches? What is his placement?

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

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?

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