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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 Kim Warner send clippings about the Hurricanes' progress to her father?

2. On what date did Amherst beat Cathedral?

3. What is the name of the gym where Jamila and Kristin went to practice at in Chapter 8?

4. What sport did Coach Moyer's daughters excel in?

5. How many members comprised Coach Moyer's 1992-93 Amherst Lady Hurricanes team?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sophie King's family described?

2. Why was Jade Sharpe chosen for the team? How is Jade described?

3. How is Gumby's family described? What is Gumby's real name?

4. How did Rita deal with the boy who was harassing and stalking her in Chapter 8?

5. How many applicants came to the tryouts for the team in Chapter 5? Who stood out in the tryouts?

6. What were the struggles that Kristin faced in Chapter 8?

7. What did Jamila discuss with the press in Chapter 9?

8. Why did Jen Pariseau give a speech in Chapter 9? What did she discuss in the speech?

9. What physical ailment did Gumby face in sixth grade? How was it treated?

10. Why did Coach Moyer present the article from the Springfield Union to the girls in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the author's characterization of Patri Abad. Where did Patri's family move at the end of the last school year? Why did the family move back to Amherst? What position did Patri play on the team?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Jamila Wideman and Jen Pariseau in the book. What led to the animosity between these friends? How did they repair their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Who did Coach Moyer choose for each position in the 1992-93 Hurricanes team? Why did he choose each individual for her position? What strengths and weaknesses did Moyer take into account?

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