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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 begins asking questions of his own.
(b) He ignores him.
(c) He becomes upset.
(d) He asks him to stop the questioning.

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

3. 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 angry.
(d) She is confused.

4. Where is the hospital in which Bruce is staying?
(a) Monticello, MN.
(b) Duluth, MN.
(c) Rochester, MN.
(d) Minneapolis, MN.

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

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

7. How long does the group wait for the mail each morning in Chapter 4?
(a) A few hours.
(b) One hour.
(c) Two hours.
(d) Several hours.

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

9. How does Bruce explain the way he knew he could steal the base?
(a) He references the playbook.
(b) He uses logical reasoning.
(c) He uses an analogy.
(d) He references previous stolen bases.

10. How does Dutch react to the clause that Henry insists on including in his contract?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is offended.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is ambivalent.

11. How are Henry and Bruce separated during the tour while playing baseball?
(a) For weeks at a time.
(b) Regularly.
(c) Temporarily.
(d) For months at a time.

12. What name does Bruce call Henry during the phone call in Chapter 1?
(a) Archie.
(b) Abbott.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Aaron.

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

14. Which team does Bruce play for after college?
(a) New York Warriors.
(b) New York Knights.
(c) New York Mammoths.
(d) New York Lions.

15. When does Henry say he will be back from his trip in Chapter 1?
(a) Before the baby is born.
(b) When the baby is born.
(c) He is unsure.
(d) After the baby is born.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bruce surrender in World War II?

2. Besides selling insurance and playing baseball, what does Henry do?

3. What does Bruce do while fighting in World War II?

4. How many games each day does Bruce play with an amateur league?

5. How is Henry pitching after gaining weight?

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