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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Pop lets Roy pitch in Bump's place?
(a) Bump cheers Roy on even though he knows he has lost his pitching position.
(b) Bump tries to destroy Roy's reputation as a baseball player.
(c) Bump tries to be a hero and fractures his skull at the wall trying to catch a ball.
(d) Bump helps Roy by practicing pitching with him, but gets hurt during the practice.

2. How does Roy hit baseballs in the game?
(a) He doesn't hit any better than the rest of his teammates.
(b) He hits with precision and power.
(c) He strikes out often, but gets a home run.
(d) He hits with a crazy curve.

3. What does Roy dream of the first night with the Knights as he drifts off to sleep?
(a) About pitching a perfect game.
(b) About being named MVP.
(c) About trains and the shooting by Harriet Bird.
(d) About winning the next game.

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

5. What two places does Roy tell the train porter he has visited?
(a) Dallas, Texas and Sante Fe, California.
(b) Miami, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri.
(c) Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho.
(d) Atlanta, Georgia and Chicago, Illinois.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Red Blow tells Pop that Roy is a "natural" what does that indicate?

2. What does Sam dream that foretells what will happen to him?

3. What does Roy do to impress Memo and make some money?

4. Where does Roy travel from when he heads to the Chicago Cubs to try out?

5. By what name does Roy call his personal bat?

(see the answer key)

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