Kennedy Ryan

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Overview

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Long Shot Summary and Study Guide

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Background

Long Shot Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Part 1: “First Half”

Part 1, Prologue-Chapter 17

Long Shot Part 1, Prologue-Chapter 17 Summary & Analysis

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Part 1, Chapters 18-33

Long Shot Part 1, Chapters 18-33 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2: “Halftime”

Part 2, Chapters 34-44

Long Shot Part 2, Chapters 34-44 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2: “Halftime” - Part 4: “Double Overtime”

Part 2, Chapter 45-Part 4

Long Shot Part 2, Chapter 45-Part 4 Summary & Analysis

character

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Character Analysis

Long Shot Character Analysis

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Themes

Long Shot Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

Long Shot Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

Long Shot Important Quotes with Page Numbers

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Book Club Questions

Long Shot Book Club Questions