Multiple Choice

1. A (Various chapters)

2. B (Various chapters)

3. A (Various chapters)

4. A (Various chapters)

5. B (Various chapters)

6. D (Various chapters)

7. A (Various chapters)

8. C (Various chapters)

9. C (Various chapters)

10. A (Various chapters)

11. B (Various chapters)

12. C (Various chapters)

13. B (Various chapters)

14. A (Various chapters)

15. C (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. Hoops is a reference to basketball, but it is also a reference to the obstacles someone from Lonnie’s background may be forced to overcome (or “jump through”) to achieve their goals. Lonnie faces obstacles that include his socioeconomic status, his environment, and his difficulty controlling his emotions. (Various chapters)

2. Lonnie believes in the beginning that he does not need others to help him achieve his goals. He discovers the importance of working with others as Cal becomes central to the team’s ability to win games. He also becomes more aware of how his team improves when working as a cohesive unit. (Various chapters)