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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 was the first organizational meeting for the 1992-1993 season, according to the author in Chapter 5?

2. Who wrote the book The Headmaster?

3. What position did Jen say she sought in her applications for the 1992-93 Hurricanes team?

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

5. What physical details were the applicants to the 1992-93 Hurricanes required to list?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Jen Pariseau give a speech in Chapter 9? What did she discuss in the speech?

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

3. How does the author describe the atmosphere in Amherst in February in Chapter 9?

4. How does the author describe the atmosphere in November in Chapter 7?

5. What were the expectations and the outcome of the Hurricanes game against West Springfield?

6. How is Jonesbones described? What is her real name?

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

8. How many applicants came to the tryouts for the team in Chapter 5? Who stood out in the tryouts?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Coach Moyer prepare his athletes for the coming season? What was the regimen of their practices? What was required of the girls in practice?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Who did Coach Moyer choose for each position in the 1992-93 Hurricanes team? Why did he choose each individual for her position? What strengths and weaknesses did Moyer take into account?

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