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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 is Henry's response to Katie's threat in Chapter 12?
(a) He counters with a threat to tell Bruce why she is marrying him.
(b) He laughs with confidence.
(c) He refuses to acknowledge it.
(d) He counters with a threat to tell the police about her activities.

2. How are some players singing in the shower after the meeting in Chapter 9?
(a) Loudly, quietly, and moderately.
(b) Quietly.
(c) Moderately.
(d) Loudly.

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

4. Who is Sid taking out his anger on?
(a) Anyone nearby.
(b) All of the coaches.
(c) Anyone on the opposing team.
(d) All of the managers.

5. What type of trick is one of the players doing at the party in Chapter 16?
(a) Memory.
(b) Handstand.
(c) Card.
(d) Magic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many players offer to get Bruce a jacket when he says he is cold during a game?

3. Which baseball player is Sid being compared to?

4. Why is Sid outraged with the party that he was not informed about at the end of Chapter 16?

5. What day is it that Bruce does not feel well?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dutch finally discover the truth about Bruce's condition in Chapter 14?

2. What is the difference in the way several players are treating Bruce since knowing about his illness?

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

4. How does Goose find out about Bruce's illness?

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

6. Who selects the flowers to send to the funeral for Bruce's mother, and why?

7. What decision does Henry make about life at the end of the book?

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

9. How is the title of the book explained in Chapter 15?

10. What happens after a rained out game when Bruce goes to the hospital?

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