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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What decision does Henry make about Bruce's illness in Chapter 2?
(a) To try to talk about it with Bruce.
(b) Not to talk about it until after Bruce is in Georgia.
(c) Not to talk about it until Bruce is ready.
(d) To avoid talking about it with Bruce.

2. Besides selling insurance and playing baseball, what does Henry do?
(a) He writes for a sports magazine.
(b) He writes a sports column for a newspaper.
(c) He is writing a novel that will be published.
(d) He is writing a novel, but does not have a publisher.

3. Which decades did Bruce help his father with farm work?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1930s and 1940s.
(c) 1920s.
(d) 1920s and 1930s.

4. From which city is the coach who tries to recruit Henry?
(a) Cincinnati.
(b) Seattle.
(c) Milwaukee.
(d) Oakland.

5. How does Holly react to Henry's joking when he tells her about Bruce's condition?
(a) She is appalled.
(b) She is surprised.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bruce think will happen if Dutch knows about his condition?

2. How does Bruce respond to Henry's decision to leave the game in Chapter 8?

3. What are the players doing differently as a result of discovering Bruce's illness?

4. What is Red's response to Henry's book?

5. Who is wondering why Bruce is being played in the games?

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