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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what U.S. state is the book set?
(a) Iowa.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Vermont.
(d) New Hampshire.

2. When did Roger Maris hit 61 to break Babe Ruth's single-season home-run record?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1951.

3. How tall is Jamila Wideman?
(a) 5'8".
(b) 6'.
(c) 5'4".
(d) 5'6".

4. Who did Rita describe as a funny girl that was one of her best friends at camp in her letter home in Chapter 3?
(a) Brenda Sepanek.
(b) Carol Gilligan.
(c) Megan Cowens.
(d) Anne Teschner.

5. What Amherst event is hosted by the Rotary Club in August of each year?
(a) The Teddy Bear Rally.
(b) Brick Fest.
(c) The Tomato Festival.
(d) The Cucumber Festival.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of car did Kristin Marvin drive?

2. In what grade was Jen Pariseau when she joined the team?

3. What is the name of Lucia Maraniss's mother?

4. What is Kristin Martin's father's profession?

5. When did women first enter Amherst College as transfer students?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Kathleen Poe feel about the coming 1993 season? What predominated her thoughts about the coming school year?

2. What game is described on March 3, 1992? Who played and what was at stake?

3. What are some of the main characteristics of Amherst, Massachusetts?

4. What did Coach Moyer discuss with Kristin when he called her into his office in Chapter 4?

5. How does the author describe the atmosphere of Amherst in the fall in Chapter 4?

6. How is Jen Pariseau's family described?

7. How does the author describe Rita Powell's home life?

8. How is Jamila Wideman's family described?

9. Where did Rita Powell want to attend summer camp?

10. How did Kim Warner prepare for the 1992-93 season?

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