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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Henry to think that Bruce's father knows about his condition?
(a) Specific things he says in conversation.
(b) The amount of money he is willing to give during a game.
(c) He saw the telegram from the hospital.
(d) He saw him reading the medical letter.

2. What is the name of the operator that Henry and Bruce are concerned will hear their conversations?
(a) Babs.
(b) Honey.
(c) Tootsie.
(d) Sugar.

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

4. Different from the earlier location given in the book, which of these is actually Bruce's hometown?
(a) Mill Station, Georgia.
(b) Mill, Georgia.
(c) Mill Creek, Georgia.
(d) Millsboro, Georgia.

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

6. What is Henry thinking about at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) The times he was mad at Bruce.
(b) The times Bruce helped him.
(c) The times he helped Bruce.
(d) The times he was supportive of Bruce.

7. What does Bruce tell his parents when they ask about the news from Minnesota?
(a) He says they think he might have a curable disease.
(b) He says they are unsure what is wrong with him.
(c) He says there is nothing wrong with him.
(d) He says that more tests are needed.

8. How many games each day does Bruce play with an amateur league?
(a) Only one.
(b) One or two.
(c) Two or three.
(d) Three.

9. What time is it when Henry receives the phone call in Chapter 1?
(a) Ten a.m.
(b) One a.m.
(c) One p.m.
(d) Ten p.m.

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

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

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

13. Where do Henry and Katie meet to talk about Bruce's condition?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A bar.
(c) A coffee house.
(d) An airport.

14. Which day does Henry receive the phone call in Chapter 1?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Monday.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the team doing as the season officially opens?

2. Which of the following surprises Henry about Bruce as they are driving?

3. How does Holly react to Henry's joking when he tells her about Bruce's condition?

4. How many months has Holly been pregnant when Henry leaves for the hospital in Chapter 1?

5. What does Bruce convince the university to donate to his family while he is playing baseball?

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