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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the name of the person that Henry is talking to in the elevator in Chapter 14?
(a) Rick.
(b) Peter.
(c) Jim.
(d) David.

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

6. What is the name of the detective that Dutch introduces to Henry?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Sullivan.
(c) Mr. Rogers.
(d) Mr. Roberts.

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

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

9. Who informs Henry that Bruce has passed away?
(a) Goose.
(b) Holly.
(c) Bruce's father.
(d) Dutch.

10. Why is Sid outraged with the party that he was not informed about at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) Because they can never control the parties they have.
(b) Because they only have parties when he is not there.
(c) Because they did not throw a party for him when he broke a record.
(d) Because they did not throw a party for him when he was close to breaking a record.

11. How far along is the season at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) It is over.
(b) It is nearly over.
(c) It is halfway done.
(d) It is just starting.

12. How long has it been since Henry and Holly have been at Katie's house before Chapter 10?
(a) A few years.
(b) A year.
(c) Two years.
(d) Many years.

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

14. Which name does Katie use to refer to Bruce in Chapter 10?
(a) My Little Old Future Husband.
(b) My Little Future Husband.
(c) My Little New Future Husband.
(d) My Little New Husband.

15. Who tells Dutch about Bruce's condition?
(a) Joe.
(b) His wife.
(c) Tootsie.
(d) Goose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dutch claim is the reason for the change in the team's playing?

2. Where are Henry, Bruce, and Sid when Henry notices that Sid knows about Bruce's condition?

3. What name do Henry, Bruce, and two other players use when they sing on a dinner show in Chapter 14?

4. Who is sending Bruce false letters from the insurance company?

5. How does Dutch's wife learn about Bruce's condition?

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