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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. Where did Kristin Marvin live with her family?

2. How many siblings does Rita Powell have?

3. For what product of her uncle's did Rita chop onions to produce?

4. In what U.S. state is the book set?

5. In what grade did Jamila Wideman join the Amherst Lady Hurricanes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Kathleen Poe feel about the coming 1993 season? What predominated her thoughts about the coming school year?

2. What did Coach Moyer say to the team that caused them to cry in Chapter 1?

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

4. How is Jamila Wideman's family described?

5. What intention does the author describe for the book in her Prologue?

6. How was the anymosity between Jamila and Jen resolved in Chapter 2?

7. How is Jen Pariseau's family described?

8. How is Lucia Moraniss described in the narrative?

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

10. Why did Kim feel responsible for the Hurricanes' loss to Northampton in the 1992 playoff game?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss basketball as a metaphor for life. What are examples of plays in the game that relate to choices that we make in our lives? What meaning does the sport of basketball have for the individuals in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the slogan "Hoop Phi." Who created this slogan? What does it mean? What did it mean to the team members of the Amherst Lady Hurricanes?

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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