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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. What does Bruce do while fighting in World War II?
(a) He shoots from a fort.
(b) He works on improving weaponry.
(c) He shoots from a foxhole.
(d) He distributes supplies.

2. How much advance notice are Bruce's parents given about his visit with Henry?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) None.
(c) One day.
(d) Two days.

3. As Henry is reminded at the end of Chapter 4, when did Bruce visit their apartment frequently?
(a) Several years before.
(b) Two years ago.
(c) Earlier that year.
(d) The previous year.

4. Who is wondering why Bruce is being played in the games?
(a) Other players.
(b) Reporters.
(c) Fans.
(d) Announcers.

5. What does Henry receive during the contract negotiations?
(a) Exntended vacation days, a bonus, and the team will pay his taxes.
(b) A bonus.
(c) Extended vacation days.
(d) The team will pay his taxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bruce realize about the little irritations in life in Chapter 4?

2. What title is Henry given as he begins playing baseball again?

3. How is the team doing as the season officially opens?

4. Where is Bruce showing Henry places that correspond to the stories of his youth?

5. What is Henry's initial reaction to what the doctors tell him about Bruce in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens on Henry's trip to Rochester?

2. Why does Henry think that Bruce's father knows about Bruce's condition?

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

4. What does Henry do when he and Bruce are temporarily separated while touring?

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

6. What clause does Henry insist be included in his contract?

7. Who is Katie and why does she call Henry?

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

9. Which questions does Dutch ask Henry in Chapter 7?

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

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