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1. How does Mick describe his childhood and feelings about his father in Part 1, Chapter 1?

Mick's life becomes football at an early age between his father's past and his father's desire to see Mick play. Mick also wants to be something important like his father was, and he notices that whereas his friends' fathers lay around, his father is strong and active. This seems to confirm in Mick's mind a sense of greatness about his father.

2. How does Mick's father prepare him for a life of football in Part 1, Chapter 2? How does Mick's interest develop?

Mick's father is well-prepared for his son's entrance into football. In order to give him an edge in terms of size and speed, Mick is kept out of school for an extra year before beginning kindergarten. This is common practice in many places in the United States. As time progresses, Mick comes to love football more and more. It is the only thing that he ever wants to do.

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