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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. How long did the record that Cunningham and his crew set for a twelve-boat regatta stand?

2. Who was the strongest competition in the repechage at the Olympics?

3. Who did Wood row with on the Sunday of the finals?

4. How did Lewis discover he could achieve instant fame on the tour of the United States with the other Olympic medalists?

5. Which of Biglow's years in high school did he not row?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why was Biglow's rowing proving to be a mystery to him and his coaches?

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

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

9. What advice did Dietz give Wood after rowing together in their first practice in the double?

10. How did Biglow and Most get an opportunity to row in a regatta in the East?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The eastern and western rowing coaches had different coaching styles. Discuss the coaching styles of the eastern and western coaches, and why Biglow felt caught between the two styles of coaching.

Essay Topic 2

When the names were drawn for the semifinals for the Olympic trials, there were mixed reactions to the draw. Discuss the draw for the semifinals and the reactions to the draw.

Essay Topic 3

Because of the competitive nature of rowing, there were many conflicts between rowers. Discuss events that caused conflict in the book, whether the conflict was resolved, and how the conflict affected various individuals.

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