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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the main character feel foolish and disappointed after the holiday in "Broken Chain"?
(a) He had no presents at Christmas.
(b) He wanted to ride his bike.
(c) Some girls never showed up to meet him.
(d) He ripped his pants.

2. In "Broken Chain," what does the main character ask his mother for?
(a) A tennis racket.
(b) Tennis shoes.
(c) Braces.
(d) A video game.

3. What is Jesse's coach's name?
(a) Manuel.
(b) Manning.
(c) Mason.
(d) Manny.

4. What does the main character ask his new friend, in "Broken Chain"?
(a) To go to the movies.
(b) To go get ice cream.
(c) To go on a bike ride.
(d) To go on a walk.

5. Who is Jesse in "Baseball in April"?
(a) No one is named Jess in "Baseball in April."
(b) The main character.
(c) The main character's younger sister.
(d) Michele's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far does the main character live from the person he meets on his walk in "Broken Chain"?

2. How old is Jesse's brother?

3. What physical activity does the main character take up as a result of his disappointment in "Broken Chain"?

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

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

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