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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much advance notice are Bruce's parents given about his visit with Henry?
(a) Two days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) None.
(d) One day.

2. What is the name of the scout that recruited Bruce after college?
(a) Robbie Red.
(b) Ron White.
(c) Robert Violet.
(d) Ray Pink.

3. Besides selling insurance and playing baseball, what does Henry do?
(a) He writes a sports column for a newspaper.
(b) He is writing a novel, but does not have a publisher.
(c) He writes for a sports magazine.
(d) He is writing a novel that will be published.

4. What is Henry's initial reaction to what the doctors tell him about Bruce in Chapter 1?
(a) He is nervous.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is upset.
(d) He is quiet.

5. What does Bruce tell his parents when they ask about the news from Minnesota?
(a) He says they think he might have a curable disease.
(b) He says they are unsure what is wrong with him.
(c) He says that more tests are needed.
(d) He says there is nothing wrong with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which decades did Bruce help his father with farm work?

2. Why is Dutch outraged about Bruce's successful attempt at stealing a base?

3. What does Bruce think will happen if Dutch knows about his condition?

4. How is Henry pitching after gaining weight?

5. How many baseball seasons did Bruce play in college?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Henry reminded of when Holly visits in Chapter 4?

2. Which things does Henry discuss with Katie at the restaurant?

3. How does Henry convince Bruce that he is not dumb?

4. What is Tegwar?

5. How do Henry and Holly communicate while he is traveling with Bruce?

6. What plans for the book does Henry discuss in Chapter 6?

7. What happens on Henry's trip to Rochester?

8. How does Dutch respond to Henry's contract negotiating?

9. What side note does Henry make before leaving in Chapter 1?

10. How is Bruce's condition causing him to think about things differently in Chapter 4?

(see the answer keys)

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