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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is placed on the South Sudanese national youth team alongside Sooley?
(a) Peter Nyamal.
(b) Quinton Majok.
(c) Salva Kiir.
(d) Murray Walker.

2. Which of the following is brought to the celebration of Sooley’s invitation to try out for the South Sudanese national youth team?
(a) Darjeeling tea.
(b) Peppermint tea.
(c) Sassafras tea.
(d) Cinnamon tea.

3. Which of the following dates is marked out as Sooley’s birthday?
(a) 23 August.
(b) 17 August.
(c) 11 August.
(d) 5 August.

4. Which of the following is the South Sudanese national youth team’s margin of victory against Italy?
(a) 6 points.
(b) 20 points.
(c) 13 points.
(d) 1 point.

5. As which of the following do the coaches refer to Sooley amid his trying out for the South Sudanese national youth team (21)?
(a) A nonshooting forward.
(b) A shooting forward.
(c) A shooting guard.
(d) A nonshooting guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. At which of the following times does Sooley receive his first phone call from Beatrice at Rhino Camp?

2. Which of the following is served in celebration of Sooley’s placement on the South Sudanese national youth team?

3. Which of the following is noted as among Sooley’s course-load?

4. A member of which of the following groups threatens Beatrice’s group of refugees with a machete?

5. Whom of the following players is noted as having college playing prospects?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what duties is Sooley assigned in his first employment on campus at Central?

2. After receiving his first call from Beatrice in Rhino Camp, what thoughts does Sooley have about Angelina?

3. How is Ecko Lam introduced in the text (8)?

4. What does Ecko note to Sooley as “the same basic parts” of a good jump shot (13)?

5. Of what does Beatrice dream concerning Sooley, Angelina, and Ayak?

6. Describe the first organized event of the South Sudanese national youth team tryout (12).

7. What are the preseason college rankings Britt notes?

8. How does Sooley describe the football team’s morning practices?

9. What reasons does Murray give for attending Central?

10. As Sooley settles into his dorm room, what does he do to ease his conscience about being away from his family?

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