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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Harriet respond when Roy says he wants to be the best baseball player ever?
(a) She reassures him that she knows he will be.
(b) She ridicules him for his frivilous ambitions.
(c) She shoots him.
(d) She cheers him on.

2. What headlines in the newspaper catches Sam's attention?
(a) The report of "The Whammer's" successful career.
(b) The sports news headlines for the Chicago Cubs.
(c) The murder of two athletes.
(d) The change of coaches for the Chicago Cubs.

3. Who is the coach of the Brooklyn Knights when Roy Hobbs signs on?
(a) Red Blow.
(b) Pop Fisher.
(c) Max Mercy.
(d) Sam Simpson.

4. How old is Roy when he starts his journey on the train?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Thirty-three.
(c) Thirty-four.
(d) Twenty-two.

5. Why is Pop Fisher "heart heavy?"
(a) He doesn't want Roy on his team.
(b) He mourns Sam's death.
(c) He really doesn't like baseball.
(d) He has never had a winning season.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things does Roy find out about Red that makes him think the team needs his help?

2. What baseball position does Roy Hobbs try out for?

3. Why does Pop dislike Bump Bailey?

4. How does Roy feel about playing for the Knights when he first puts on his baseball cap for them?

5. Who is Sam Simpson?

(see the answer key)

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