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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. Where does Coach Carlson put Mick in the game in Part 5, Chapter 12?

2. What team wins the game in Part 5, Chapter 11?

3. When Mick is questioned in Part 5, Chapter 4, he is asked the name of whom?

4. Who pointedly asks Mick if he is using steroids in Part 5, Chapter 4?

5. What is the first side effect of the steroids that affects Mick in Part 4, Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mick feel while watching the game in Part 5, Chapter 11?

3. Is the ending of the book happy or sad? Why? What is the book's final message?

4. What is thematically significant about Mick's downfall in Part 5, Chapter 6?

5. What is the outcome of the first game of the season in Part 5, Chapter 1? How does Mick feel about his performance?

6. What is the outcome of the game in Part 5, Chapter 14? Why is this significant?

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

8. How is Mick humiliated in Part 4, Chapter 7? What does this even signify for his character?

9. What does Mick do as a result of rage in Part 5, Chapter 9? What are the consequences?

10. What causes Mick to go back to using drugs in Part 5, Chapter 7? What new drug does he begin to take?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the characters of Matt Drager, Nolan Brown and Clark in the novel. In what ways are these characters antagonistic? How does Mick feel about each of these characters?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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