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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does The Judge get his money?
(a) From players whom is he blackmailing.
(b) No one knows.
(c) From gambling.
(d) From ticket sales to Knights games.

3. How is failure treated in The Natural?
(a) It is considered an opportunity to learn.
(b) It leads to further failure and heartache.
(c) It is considered a path to success.
(d) It is considered a fact of life one must endure.

4. What does Roy do that gains Memo's approval and laughter?
(a) He takes her to her favorite restaurant.
(b) He pitches a winning game for the Knights.
(c) He does magic tricks that win his money back from Gus.
(d) He does a comedy act just for her.

5. How does Roy feel about playing for the Knights when he first puts on his baseball cap for them?
(a) He wants to play for at least 10 years.
(b) He is nervous that he might mess up.
(c) He is thrilled to get his lifelong dream.
(d) He wants to run away for good.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Pop lets Roy pitch in Bump's place?

2. What promise does Roy make to Red after he tell him about "Fisher's Flop"?

3. What happens when Roy meets Gus?

4. What happens to Sam Simpson?

5. What does Pop ask Roy to do after he gets upset with Bump for his poor playing?

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