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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Baseball in April.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What grade is the main character of "Broken Chain" in?
(a) Seventh.
(b) Ninth.
(c) Tenth.
(d) Eighth.

2. How far does the main character live from the person he meets on his walk in "Broken Chain"?
(a) One street over.
(b) Three houses down.
(c) A few blocks.
(d) Two streets over.

3. What grade is Ernie in?
(a) Tenth.
(b) Eighth.
(c) Ninth.
(d) Seventh.

4. What do the two brother's father's mood depend on in "Broken Chain"?
(a) His pay.
(b) His work hours.
(c) The local baseball team's status.
(d) The weather.

5. Why is Jesse impressed by the opposing team?
(a) They are all big.
(b) The team is matching.
(c) They are very nice.
(d) They are good.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT used to describe Jesse's coach?

2. What month is "Broken Chain" set in?

3. Who dangles upside down after trying to climb the school yard fence?

4. What do the two boys hope for after try outs?

5. At the end of "Broken Chain," who lends the main character a bike?

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