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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bump Bailey get away with ridiculing both the coach and anyone else who crosses him?
(a) He is so well-liked that others ignore his mean nature.
(b) He owns the majority of shares in the team.
(c) He is a fighter and others are afraid of him.
(d) He is the leading pitcher for the team.

2. What does Pop tell Roy about Memo?
(a) That she is planning on running away.
(b) That she doesn't love him.
(c) That she only brings bad luck to people.
(d) That he doesn't want Roy to have anything to do with her.

3. What happens to Roy after Bump gets injured and dies?
(a) He is rejected by his teammates who all liked Bump.
(b) He is thrown off the team.
(c) He inherits Bump's position and starts setting records.
(d) He is accused of manslaughter.

4. How does Roy get a black eye?
(a) From a car wreck.
(b) Memo punched him.
(c) From a fight with Pop.
(d) He gets drunk and fights with a stranger.

5. What does Roy need that only Iris seems to understand?
(a) To be the all-time baseball hero.
(b) To be morally as good as he is as a baseball player.
(c) To have a father figure in his life.
(d) To go back home to family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Judge do when Roy asks for a raise?

2. How does Roy feel about Iris after he first meets her?

3. What is the relationship between Gus and Memo?

4. What does Roy say is the only thing he owes the public?

5. How does Roy feel about The Judge wanting to push Pop out of his job?

(see the answer key)

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