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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. How tall is Kim Warner described as in Chapter 3?

2. When does the author describe Bobby Thompson making a home run that was heard around the world in the Prologue?

3. What does the author claim were the "drugs of choice in Amherst" in the 1980s in Chapter 3 (72)?

4. Where did the Amherst Lady Hurricanes team members often go for ice cream after games?

5. What did Kathleen Poe consider to be her safety school in regards to potential colleges?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jamila Wideman's history with and relationship to basketball?

2. What did Coach Moyer discuss with Kristin when he called her into his office in Chapter 4?

3. How is Kim Warner's family life described?

4. What was Kristin's main concern about the coming season in Chapter 4?

5. What is Jen Pariseau's history with and relationship to basketball?

6. How is Lucia Moraniss described in the narrative?

7. How does the author describe Rita Powell's home life?

8. How did Rita Powell accumulate the money needed for summer camp?

9. What is the author's history with team sports?

10. How is Jamila Wideman's family described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the main positions in basketball. How many positions are there? What role does each position play? What roles are assigned to the members of the Hurricanes?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Hurricanes' first game of the 1992-93 season. Against what team did they play? What strategies were employed during the game? Who won and what was the final score?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's depiction of Rita Powell in the book. What were Rita's actions, objectives, and obstacles as a member of the Hurricanes? How did Rita perform on the court? What actions of Rita's demonstrated her dedication to the sport?

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