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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Joe collecting money from in Chapter 13?
(a) The players.
(b) The coaches.
(c) The managers.
(d) The players, the managers, and the coaches.

2. Why does Dutch bring in Piney?
(a) To be a backup catcher.
(b) To be an assistant pitching coach.
(c) To be an assistant catching coach.
(d) To be a backup pitcher.

3. Which type of a song are other players making up about Katie?
(a) Irrational.
(b) Obscene.
(c) Short.
(d) Long.

4. Which object does Goose shoot in Chapter 16 to find out if there are bullets in the gun?
(a) A light.
(b) A door.
(c) A window.
(d) A wall.

5. What do the detectives do when they are called to the room because of the shots fired by Goose?
(a) They take the gun, but do not fine Henry.
(b) They take the gun and fine Henry.
(c) They fine Henry, but do not take the gun.
(d) They neither take the gun nor fine Henry.

6. What is Henry trying to find out in Chapter 10?
(a) Katie's motives, her background, and her financial situation.
(b) Katie's background.
(c) Katie's financial situation.
(d) Katie's motives.

7. Besides catching, which other aspect of the game does Red teach Bruce?
(a) To help the pitcher.
(b) To help the coaches.
(c) To help the outfield.
(d) To help the infield.

8. How does Henry let off some steam while thinking about things after talking about Bruce with his father?
(a) He breaks a window.
(b) He screams out the window.
(c) He slams a door.
(d) He trashes a hotel room.

9. What play's title do other team members use to tease Henry and Bruce?
(a) Cymbeline.
(b) Antony and Cleopatra.
(c) Romeo and Juliet.
(d) Much Ado About Nothing.

10. What reason does Henry give to Katie for his lack of concern in losing his insurance job?
(a) He is receiving a bonus from the team.
(b) He does not like to travel.
(c) He does not like selling insurance.
(d) He will be making money from his book.

11. Why does Katie say she wants to go to dinner with Henry privately in Chapter 12?
(a) To discuss a business matter.
(b) To plan the wedding.
(c) To discuss a personal issue.
(d) To plan a surprise party.

12. When does Bruce leave to go home to Georgia?
(a) Halfway through the World Series.
(b) Before the first game of the World Series.
(c) After the first game of the World Series.
(d) After the World Series is over.

13. How does Holly react to Henry's idea of only pretending to change the beneficiary of Bruce's insurance?
(a) She agrees.
(b) She disagrees.
(c) She is going to think about it.
(d) She thinks there is another way.

14. In baseball, which does Bruce like better, hitting or catching?
(a) It is not mentioned.
(b) Catching.
(c) He likes them both the same.
(d) Hitting.

15. According to the detective, where has Bruce been for medical treatment?
(a) Minnesota, Houston, and Atlanta.
(b) Minnesota and Atlanta.
(c) Minnesota and Houston.
(d) Houston and Atlanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who informs Henry that Bruce has passed away?

2. How long after the attack is Bruce's birthday?

3. How many players offer to get Bruce a jacket when he says he is cold during a game?

4. How does Henry indicate that everyone will find out about Bruce's condition?

5. How are some players singing in the shower after the meeting in Chapter 9?

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