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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the coach from a different city offer Henry in an attempt to recruit him?
(a) More money, a lighter schedule, and more vacation days.
(b) A lighter schedule.
(c) More vacation days.
(d) More money.

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

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

4. 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, participating in sports, and going to War.
(d) Doing dangerous work, playing in unsafe places, and going to War.

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

6. Why is Dutch outraged about Bruce's successful attempt at stealing a base?
(a) He did it without instruction.
(b) He did it even though he was instructed not to.
(c) He could have been injured.
(d) He used a new sliding technique.

7. According to the story that Henry tells Dutch, why did he and Bruce go to Bruce's parents' house?
(a) To help Bruce's parents with farm work.
(b) To visit Bruce's parents.
(c) To go hunting.
(d) To get away from the city.

8. What state is Henry traveling from to visit Bruce in the hospital?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Delaware.
(d) New York.

9. Which position does Dutch have on the team?
(a) Assistant Manager.
(b) Batting Coach.
(c) Manager.
(d) Pitching Coach.

10. How many courses has Henry taken about selling insurance?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

11. What does Henry label the doctors after hearing about Bruce's condition?
(a) Quacks.
(b) Inept.
(c) Frauds.
(d) Insensitive.

12. Where does the team gather for training in Chapter 5?
(a) Asbury Park.
(b) Aqua Clara.
(c) Crescent Lake Field.
(d) Miller Huggins Field.

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

14. How long does Holly stay in Chapter 4?
(a) One week.
(b) For the rest of the visit.
(c) One month.
(d) One day.

15. Which of the following is included in the things that Henry tells Katie about Bruce?
(a) He is not contagious.
(b) He is not thinking about his condition.
(c) He is looking for other treatment options.
(d) He is going to recover.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has Henry been playing baseball when the book begins?

2. How does Katie react to Henry's suggestion that she should get married?

3. What name does Bruce call Henry during the phone call in Chapter 1?

4. Which day does Henry receive the phone call in Chapter 1?

5. Where is Bruce showing Henry places that correspond to the stories of his youth?

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