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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Henry respond to Dutch's persistent questioning?
(a) He becomes upset.
(b) He begins asking questions of his own.
(c) He asks him to stop the questioning.
(d) He ignores him.

2. How many months has Holly been pregnant when Henry leaves for the hospital in Chapter 1?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

3. How much advance notice are Bruce's parents given about his visit with Henry?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) None.
(c) Two days.
(d) One day.

4. What is the main thing that Sid is known for thinking about?
(a) His batting average.
(b) The batting averages of other players.
(c) The hitting techniques of other players.
(d) His hitting technique.

5. Who is wondering why Bruce is being played in the games?
(a) Other players.
(b) Announcers.
(c) Fans.
(d) Reporters.

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

7. Which reference does Henry make in order to convince Bruce that he is not stupid?
(a) Bruce 's knowledge of nature.
(b) Bruce's knowledge of sports strategies.
(c) Bruce's knowledge of sports statistics.
(d) Bruce's knowledge of various cities.

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

9. Where does Henry have coffee with the stewardess in Chapter 1?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Indianapolis.
(c) Fort Wayne.
(d) Dayton.

10. Why does Bruce surrender in World War II?
(a) He is separated from his unit.
(b) He is separated from his unit, runs out of ammunition, and is surrounded by the enemy.
(c) He is surrounded by the enemy.
(d) He runs out of ammunition.

11. Which one of the following is not mentioned as something that Henry does while waiting for his contract negotiation?
(a) Practicing his pitching.
(b) Playing badminton.
(c) Having games of Tegwar.
(d) Lounging on the beach.

12. What is the name of the scout that recruited Bruce after college?
(a) Ray Pink.
(b) Robbie Red.
(c) Robert Violet.
(d) Ron White.

13. Which of the following surprises Henry about Bruce as they are driving?
(a) He is singing.
(b) He is laughing.
(c) He is singing, joking, and laughing.
(d) He is joking.

14. What is Dutch's reaction to Bruce's explanation of why he stole the base?
(a) He is impressed.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is surprised.

15. What university recruited Bruce to play baseball?
(a) Eastern States University.
(b) Central States University.
(c) Western States University.
(d) Southern States University.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Holly stay in Chapter 4?

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

3. Where is the hospital in which Bruce is staying?

4. How long does the group wait for the mail each morning in Chapter 4?

5. Which things does Bruce remember when he thinks about the times he put his life at risk?

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