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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Roy's reaction after he finally reads Iris's letter?
(a) He wads it up and throws it against the wall.
(b) He shows it to Memo and laughs at Iris.
(c) He leaves Memo and returns to Iris.
(d) He shows it to The Judge for advice.

2. What is the reason Roy gets benched the second time (Chapter 6)?
(a) He gets drunk and stays out all night.
(b) He pitches too many balls and not many strikes.
(c) He refuses to give up his bat, Wonderboy.
(d) He strikes out too many times.

3. What agreement does Roy make with The Judge?
(a) $35,000 this year and $45,000 the next to throw the game.
(b) They couldn't come to any agreement.
(c) $35,000 this year and $45,000 the next if they won the game.
(d) $50,000 to start his own company.

4. What happens when Pop lets Roy pitch in Bump's place?
(a) Bump tries to be a hero and fractures his skull at the wall trying to catch a ball.
(b) Bump tries to destroy Roy's reputation as a baseball player.
(c) Bump helps Roy by practicing pitching with him, but gets hurt during the practice.
(d) Bump cheers Roy on even though he knows he has lost his pitching position.

5. What is he referring to when The Judge lectures Roy on the Biblical tale of the dog returning to its own vomit?
(a) That Roy continues to return to his old mistakes.
(b) That Roy constantly eats until he gets sick.
(c) That Roy is stupid like a dog.
(d) That Roy keeps coming back to baseball.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Red Blow tells Pop that Roy is a "natural" what does that indicate?

2. What does Pop ask Roy to do after he gets upset with Bump for his poor playing?

3. What does Memo tell Roy when he proposes to her?

4. What does Roy's teammates on the Knights think of his special bat?

5. How do the coaches and players deal with the teams slump?

(see the answer key)

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