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

2. How does Bruce respond to the passing of his mother?
(a) He is calm.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is upset.
(d) He is quiet.

3. Besides his cowboy attire, which musical instrument does Piney have with him in Chapter 15?
(a) A banjo.
(b) A harmonica.
(c) A mandolin.
(d) A guitar.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides the coaches and their wives, who is at the meeting that Henry walks into during Chapter 14?

2. What is Bruce doing in the hospital when he is visited by Henry and the coaches on the day after his last game?

3. Which position did Red play before retiring?

4. Which baseball player is Sid being compared to?

5. Who is Goose arguing with about the bullets in the gun at the party in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. Despite having a good season, what are some of the problems that the Mammoths are having in Chapter 9?

2. What causes Bruce to ask Henry to change his insurance policy?

3. When does Bruce leave the team to go back home?

4. How does Henry respond to Katie's threat and offer in Chapter 12?

5. What surprises does Bruce receive to celebrate his birthday?

6. Who is Mr. Rogers and which information does he have?

7. Where is Henry when he learns that Holly is having the baby, and how does it inspire him?

8. Why are the players complaining about time, and how does Bruce respond to their complaints?

9. Why is the doctor delayed at getting to Bruce in Chapter 11, and how does Henry find out that Horse also knows about Bruce's condition?

10. What is Bruce's reaction to the passing of his mother?

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