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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. What did Lewis nickname Altekruse's and Bouscaren's boat?

2. What did Lewis's cousin Mitch usually wear?

3. When was an engagement party held to honor Wood and Aserlind?

4. Who did Biglow think he might write to find out about a weight-lifting program?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why didn't Biglow watch videotapes of the final of the single scull?

3. Why did Enquist tell Lewis not to get arrested and put in jail?

4. Why did Bouscaren consider turning down the offer from New York Hospital?

5. What did Lewis decide about his and Enquist's chances at the Olympics after viewing videotapes of Lucerne and last year's world championships?

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

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

8. What did Wood do after the Olympics?

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

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

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

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 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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