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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. When did Roger Maris hit 61 to break Babe Ruth's single-season home-run record?

2. What is the name of the all-women's college in South Hadley?

3. Where did Jen and Jamila see each other at the Amateur Athletic Union during the summer, according to the author in Chapter 2?

4. How tall is Jonesbones described as in Chapter 4?

5. When was Amherst designated as a township?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Jen Pariseau's family described?

5. How is Lucia Moraniss described in the narrative?

6. Why did Kim feel responsible for the Hurricanes' loss to Northampton in the 1992 playoff game?

7. How is Jamila Wideman's performance in the game described in Chapter 1?

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

9. What was Kristin's main concern about the coming season in Chapter 4?

10. What is Jamila Wideman's history with and relationship to basketball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Hurricanes' first game of the 1992-93 season. Against what team did they play? What strategies were employed during the game? Who won and what was the final score?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Jamila Wideman and Jen Pariseau in the book. What led to the animosity between these friends? How did they repair their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

What problem did Rita face during the basketball season but outside of the court? Who did she confide in about her problems? What resolution came about?

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