View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In baseball, which does Bruce like better, hitting or catching?
(a) Hitting.
(b) It is not mentioned.
(c) Catching.
(d) He likes them both the same.

2. Which things does Bruce remember when he thinks about the times he put his life at risk?
(a) Doing dangerous work, participating in sports, and playing in unsafe places.
(b) Playing in unsafe places, participating in sports, and going to War.
(c) Doing dangerous work, playing in unsafe places, and going to War.
(d) Doing dangerous work, participating in sports, and going to War.

3. Why does Dutch bring in Piney?
(a) To be an assistant catching coach.
(b) To be a backup pitcher.
(c) To be an assistant pitching coach.
(d) To be a backup catcher.

4. How does Bruce respond to Henry's decision to leave the game in Chapter 8?
(a) He is surprised.
(b) He is sad.
(c) He is understanding.
(d) He is unaware of it.

5. What do Bruce's parents do to pass the time while sitting on their front porch?
(a) Swat flies and read books.
(b) Swat flies, read books, and drink water.
(c) Swat flies and drink water.
(d) Read books and drink water.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does the group read and discuss each piece of mail in Chapter 4?

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

3. As Henry is reminded at the end of Chapter 4, when did Bruce visit their apartment frequently?

4. How much advance notice are Bruce's parents given about his visit with Henry?

5. What is the name of the person that Henry is talking to in the elevator in Chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 300 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample