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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 referred to as the "dead mall" in Amherst in Chapter 9?

2. What sport did Coach Moyer's daughters excel in?

3. What is the name of Lucia's father?

4. How much was the sports participation fee for any student that played a varsity or junior varsity sport at Amherst High School?

5. What were the applicants to the 1992-93 Hurricanes directed to circle on their application?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Jamila succeed in helping Kristin with her struggles in Chapter 8?

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

5. What were the struggles that Kristin faced in Chapter 8?

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

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

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

9. How is the game against Hamp described in Chapter 9? What was the final score?

10. How does the author describe the second game between the Hurricanes and Northampton in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the slogan "Hoop Phi." Who created this slogan? What does it mean? What did it mean to the team members of the Amherst Lady Hurricanes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the main positions in basketball. How many positions are there? What role does each position play? What roles are assigned to the members of the Hurricanes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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