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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. Who was the writer of the article from the Daily Hampshire Gazette that discussed the coming game in Chapter 8?

2. Who was the surprising member of the team that Coach Moyer announced in Chapter 6?

3. What is the title of Chapter 9?

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

5. What is the title of Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the slogan "Hoop Phi"?

2. How is Sophie King's family described?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the author's depiction of Kathleen Poe in the book. Why was senior year a significant time for Kathleen? How did this reflect on her performance on the court? What was Kathleen's greatest weakness as a player?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's depiction of Coach Moyer in the book. What makes Moyer a good coach? What are Moyer's faults as a coach? How would you describe Moyer's relationship with his players?

Essay Topic 3

How does author Madeleine Blais describe her relationship and history with team sports? What prompted the author to write In These Girls, Hope Is a Muscle? What do you think the author's objectives were in writing the book?

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