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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: What Seasons They Have Been Through, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the University of Washington rowing crew tryouts held in Part 1: What Seasons They Have Been Through, Chapter 1?
(a) Langer See.
(b) Jackson Bay.
(c) Montlake Cut.
(d) Arcata Bay.

2. Who accompanied Joe Rantz as he made his way to the University of Washington crew tryouts in Part 1: What Seasons They Have Been Through, Chapter 1?
(a) Byron Noble.
(b) George A. Wyman.
(c) Roger Morris.
(d) Tom Bolles.

3. What friend of Joe Rantz's was a central figure in one of Daniel James Brown's earlier books, according to the author in the Prologue?
(a) Tom Bolles.
(b) Angus Hay Jr.
(c) Byron Noble.
(d) George A. Wyman.

4. On what date does the author begin his narrative in Part 1: What Seasons They Have Been Through, Chapter 1?
(a) July 1, 1933.
(b) March 12, 1933.
(c) December 14, 1933.
(d) October 9, 1933.

5. In what country was George Pocock born?
(a) Great Britain.
(b) The Republic of Ireland.
(c) The United States.
(d) Belgium.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from Part 1: What Seasons They Have Been Through, Chapter 3 refers to an even balance or distribution of weight?

2. In what year did the Wright brothers make the first controlled human flight?

3. What term refers to the person that verbally controls a boat's steering, speed, timing, and fluidity in competitive rowing?

4. What was the name of Joe's aunt that he was sent to live with after his mother died?

5. George Pocock grew up in and around the boathouse of what prominent school?

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