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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. What is the name of Gumby's mother?

2. Where was Coach Moyer's older daughter a student, according to the author in Chapter 5?

3. How many points did Gumby score in the first game of the season in Chapter 8?

4. What is the title of Chapter 6?

5. About how many girls were at the tryouts for the Amherst Lady Hurricanes team in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Kathleen struggle on the team? How did Coach Moyer deal with it?

2. How is Gumby's family described? What is Gumby's real name?

3. What does the word "team" mean to Coach Moyer?

4. Why did Coach Moyer present the article from the Springfield Union to the girls in Chapter 8?

5. What did Rita confide to Jen in Chapter 9?

6. How is Sophie King's family described?

7. How did Rita deal with the boy who was harassing and stalking her in Chapter 8?

8. What happened when Jen scored her thousandth career score in Chapter 8?

9. Why was Jade Sharpe chosen for the team? How is Jade described?

10. What did Jamila discuss with the press in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's depiction of Rita Powell in the book. What were Rita's actions, objectives, and obstacles as a member of the Hurricanes? How did Rita perform on the court? What actions of Rita's demonstrated her dedication to the sport?

Essay Topic 2

What atmosphere does the author illustrate for the opening of Chapter 1? What are the thoughts and emotions of the Hurricanes team members? Why did they feel as they did?

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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