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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 kind of athlete was Mick's mother previously?
2. Coach Carlson has reorganized the gym and has put up what in Part 3, Chapter 6?
3. In Part 2, Chapter 10, Mick attempts a second touchdown but falls short by how much?
4. Mick secretly fears he won't be good enough, or that he doesn't have the talent like whom in Part 2, Chapter 11?
5. What is the name of Mick's father's old football friend who calls in Part 1, Chapter 7?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Mick's principle fears in Part 3, Chapter 1? Who solidifies these fears?
2. How does Mick feel about his friends in Part 3, Chapter 11? Why?
3. What gives Mick an opportunity to step up in the team in Part 2, Chapter 8? How does he feel about the opportunity?
4. How does Mick view his successes in Part 2, Chapter 4?
5. Where does Mick go and consider a personal trainer in Part 3, Chapter 9? What sense does the reader gain from this encounter?
6. What is the outcome of the game in Part 2, Chapter 10? How does Mick feel about his performance?
7. What leads Mick to begin taking steroids in Part 4, Chapter 1? What risks does he face in doing so?
8. What increases stress and pressure for Mick in Part 3, Chapter 14?
9. How is Mick's relationship with his mother described in Part 1, Chapter 5?
10. What does Carlson's prediction signify in Part 3, Chapter 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of alienation in the novel. How is this theme indicated through symbolism. In what ways does Mick become more alienated and why?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the character of Peter Volz in the novel. How does Mick feel about his first meeting with Peter? How is Mick's second meeting with the trainer different?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss acceptance to varsity team and Mick's expectations for the season in Part 2, Chapters 4-6. Where does Mick hope to be placed by the coaches? What is his placement?
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