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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. Where did Bouscaren begin his internship?

2. Whose flagpole did Lewis want to desecrate?

3. After the war, where was the race that Cunningham stroked that set a record time for a twelve-boat regatta?

4. How many seconds did Biglow cut off Mills with a closing drive?

5. Why did Parker believe that Buscaren was anxious about the double he was rowing with Altekruse?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was selecting boats more difficult for an Olympic team than for a college one?

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

4. What did Biglow believe was the greatest thing that Tony Johnson taught his athletes?

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

6. Why was Biglow glad that he chose Dartmouth Medical School?

7. How did Tony Johnson help Lewis and Enquist at Ithaca?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Using examples from the book, discuss why perseverance was necessary to succeed in rowing.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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