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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. If Biglow did not qualify for the semi in his first race at the Olympic camp, how many days might he have of back-to-back racing?

2. Where did Bouscaren receive an offer for his residency?

3. How many seconds did Biglow cut off Mills with a closing drive?

4. Where had Lewis watched rowers at the Olympic games in 1976?

5. By how many seconds did Biglow beat Gary Reid in the rep?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Marine boot camp a revelation to Frank Cunningham?

2. What did Wood do after the Olympics?

3. What did Biglow believe was the greatest thing that Tony Johnson taught his athletes?

4. What advice did Dietz give Wood after rowing together in their first practice in the double?

5. How did Cunningham's coaching career begin in Seattle?

6. Why did Bouscaren consider turning down the offer from New York Hospital?

7. Why didn't Lewis and Enquist room together at the Olympics?

8. Why was the row that Wood and Pat Walter rowed an odd row?

9. Why was Enquist upset with Lewis after they won the challenge boat at Princeton?

10. What did Lewis decide about his and Enquist's chances at the Olympics after viewing videotapes of Lucerne and last year's world championships?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Parker was troubled by the coaching he had given Lewis. Discuss how Parker coached Lewis and why he was troubled by the coaching he gave Lewis.

Essay Topic 2

Because of the competitive nature of rowing, there were many conflicts between rowers. Discuss events that caused conflict in the book, whether the conflict was resolved, and how the conflict affected various individuals.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast how Wood and Bouscaren dealt with their disappointment when they did not make the Olympic rowing team.

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