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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following aspects of the country life amazes Henry in Chapter 4?
(a) The feeling of independence.
(b) The abundance of food.
(c) The lack of clocks.
(d) The topics of conversation.

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

3. How many baseball seasons did Bruce play in college?
(a) A few.
(b) One.
(c) Several.
(d) Two.

4. What title is Henry given as he begins playing baseball again?
(a) Team Captain.
(b) Team Representative.
(c) Player Representative.
(d) Pitching Captain.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Bruce respond to Henry's decision to leave the game in Chapter 8?

3. What causes Henry to think that Bruce's father knows about his condition?

4. How does Dutch react to the clause that Henry insists on including in his contract?

5. What is the name of the operator that Henry and Bruce are concerned will hear their conversations?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Henry convince Bruce that he is not dumb?

2. What is Henry reminded of when Holly visits in Chapter 4?

3. Where are Henry and Bruce going in Chapter 2, and what do they talk about on the trip?

4. How does Henry respond to Dutch's further questioning on the train?

5. What description does Henry give for the small town country life of Mill, GA?

6. What plans for the book does Henry discuss in Chapter 6?

7. Why are Henry and Bruce concerned about other members of the team knowing of Bruce's illness?

8. Which things does Henry discuss with Katie at the restaurant?

9. How does Dutch respond to Henry's contract negotiating?

10. Why does Bruce call Henry in Chapter 1?

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