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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Henry inadvertently tell about Bruce's condition in Chapter 9?
(a) Kangaroo.
(b) Goose.
(c) Moose.
(d) Skeeter.

2. Where does the title of the book come from?
(a) A saying.
(b) A song.
(c) A poem.
(d) Another book.

3. What are the players complaining about as they look at their place in the league?
(a) The length of the practice.
(b) The length of the season.
(c) The upcoming game.
(d) The previous game.

4. How much money does Katie offer Henry to change Bruce's insurance policy in Chapter 12?
(a) Eight thousand dollars.
(b) Seven thousand dollars.
(c) Five thousand dollars.
(d) Two thousand dollars.

5. As explained in Chapter 9, who is responsible for the success of the team?
(a) Most of the team.
(b) A few key players.
(c) A lot of key players.
(d) The entire team.

6. How many players offer to get Bruce a jacket when he says he is cold during a game?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

7. How many players know about Bruce's illness at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) A few.
(d) Several.

8. Which baseball player is Sid being compared to?
(a) Lou Gehrig.
(b) Joe DiMaggio.
(c) Mickey Mantle.
(d) Babe Ruth.

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

10. Why is Henry's decision to chew tobacco with Bruce significant?
(a) Henry is allergic to tobacco.
(b) Henry had just chewed tobacco before Bruce asked.
(c) Henry prefers chewing gum.
(d) Henry does not like tobacco.

11. What does Dutch do when he sees Piney wearing a gun belt?
(a) He confiscates the gun, belt, and bullets.
(b) He removes the bullets.
(c) He confiscates the gun.
(d) He confiscates the gun and belt.

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

13. Which name do Holly and Henry give to their baby?
(a) Meghan.
(b) Michele.
(c) Kathleen.
(d) Katherine.

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

15. What disappoints Henry about Bruce's funeral?
(a) The ceremony is not long enough.
(b) More baseball fans are not there.
(c) More team members are not there.
(d) Bruce is not in his baseball uniform.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the players are drinking during the party in Chapter 16?

2. Which name does Katie use to refer to Bruce in Chapter 10?

3. What play's title do other team members use to tease Henry and Bruce?

4. What does Bruce eventually realize about the teasing from the other players?

5. Besides his cowboy attire, which musical instrument does Piney have with him in Chapter 15?

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