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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bruce realize about the little irritations in life in Chapter 4?
(a) They should not matter as much to certain people.
(b) They only matter to certain people.
(c) They do not really matter.
(d) They only matter in certain situations.

2. How do Bruce's parents respond to Henry's visit?
(a) They are excited.
(b) They are confused.
(c) They are happy.
(d) They are surprised.

3. How many players know about Bruce's illness at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) Three.
(b) Several.
(c) Two.
(d) A few.

4. What reason does Henry provide to Dutch for going to Minnesota?
(a) To visit a friend.
(b) To take another course on selling insurance.
(c) To sell insurance.
(d) To meet with another coach.

5. Which position did Red play before retiring?
(a) Pitcher.
(b) First Base.
(c) Catcher.
(d) Outfield.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dutch's reaction to Bruce's explanation of why he stole the base?

2. Why does Henry refuse to sign his baseball contract in Chapter 4?

3. Different from the earlier location given in the book, which of these is actually Bruce's hometown?

4. Why does Dutch bring in Piney?

5. How are the flowers selected to send to the funeral for Bruce's mother?

(see the answer key)

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