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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 strongest competition in the repechage at the Olympics?

2. Where would the international regatta be held after the Olympic trials?

3. Which coach did Biglow enjoy talking to at the Olympic camp?

4. How many of the years before the Olympic trials had Wood spent rowing by himself?

5. What was Bouscaren going to buy so he could work out on the water daily?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Wood arrange to liven things up a little and perhaps give him a sense of belonging at the Olympics?

2. Why did Lewis nickname Altekruse's and Bouscaren's boat?

3. What did Wood do after the Olympics?

4. What personal disappointment was Harry Parker fighting during team camp?

5. Why was Marine boot camp a revelation to Frank Cunningham?

6. Why did Parker and Altekruse argue on the day of the Princeton trials?

7. Why didn't Lewis and Enquist room together at the Olympics?

8. What did Biglow like about being in the Olympic camp?

9. Why was Enquist upset with Lewis after they won the challenge boat at Princeton?

10. Why did Parker believe that he should have canceled participation in the Lucerne races?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Athletes in sports other than rowing could make money through commercial endorsements and sponsorships. Discuss why sports were big business, and why rowing did not profit from the big business aspect of sports.

Essay Topic 2

Harry Parker offered Lewis a spot as the eighth man in a quad. Using the arguments that Lewis used, argue whether he should or should not have accepted the position.

Essay Topic 3

Biglow had two coaches who were strong influences in his rowing career. Compare the relationship that Biglow had with his coaches: Frank Cunningham and Tony Johnson.

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