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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 causes Dutch to agree to the clause that Henry insists on including in his contract?
(a) The look in Henry's eyes.
(b) Henry's explanation.
(c) Henry's pitching skills.
(d) The opinion of the team owner.

2. How does Holly react to Henry's joking when he tells her about Bruce's condition?
(a) She is appalled.
(b) She is surprised.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is confused.

3. What state is Henry traveling from to visit Bruce in the hospital?
(a) Delaware.
(b) New York.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Pennsylvania.

4. Why is Dutch outraged about Bruce's successful attempt at stealing a base?
(a) He could have been injured.
(b) He used a new sliding technique.
(c) He did it without instruction.
(d) He did it even though he was instructed not to.

5. What do Bruce's parents do to pass the time while sitting on their front porch?
(a) Swat flies and drink water.
(b) Swat flies, read books, and drink water.
(c) Swat flies and read books.
(d) Read books and drink water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bruce surrender in World War II?

2. Where does Henry have coffee with the stewardess in Chapter 1?

3. Where does Bruce fight in World War II?

4. How much advance notice are Bruce's parents given about his visit with Henry?

5. Which one of the following is not mentioned as something that Henry does while waiting for his contract negotiation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Henry do as he hears the phone ringing in Chapter 1?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Which activities is Henry doing while he waits for his contract negotiations in Chapter 5?

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

10. How does Henry respond to the information that the doctors are telling him at the end of Chapter 1?

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