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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. How can Henry tell that Sid might know about Bruce's condition?
(a) Sid's quietness.
(b) Sid's kind attitude.
(c) The questions Sid is asking.
(d) Sid is unusually talkative.

2. Who is Goose arguing with about the bullets in the gun at the party in Chapter 16?
(a) Henry.
(b) Piney.
(c) Horse.
(d) Dutch.

3. Who informs Henry that Bruce has passed away?
(a) Dutch.
(b) Goose.
(c) Holly.
(d) Bruce's father.

4. Which month does Henry receive the phone call that Bruce has passed away?
(a) June.
(b) March.
(c) January.
(d) October.

5. How long after the attack is Bruce's birthday?
(a) The next week.
(b) The next day.
(c) Two days later.
(d) Two weeks later.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which game does Henry play in before hearing that Holly is in labor?

3. What is becoming apparent about the team as the season continues?

4. Who does Henry inadvertently tell about Bruce's condition in Chapter 9?

5. What reason does Henry give to Katie for his lack of concern in losing his insurance job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dutch do when he finally discovers Bruce's condition in Chapter 14?

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

3. What surprises the announcers during a game in Chapter 17?

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

5. What is significant about the games of Tegwar Bruce is playing in Chapter 13?

6. Why is Sid disappointed about the celebration from the night before in Chapter 16?

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

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

9. What influence does Red's coaching have on the team?

10. How does Henry describe Bruce's last hit?

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