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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Max Mercy do that is harmful to Roy?
(a) He tells about his past when he couldn't play baseball.
(b) He writes suspicions about his bat.
(c) He blames him publicly for Sam's death.
(d) He claims he is bad luck to a team.

2. What happens to Pop due to Doc's influence?
(a) He gets teased constantly.
(b) He gets fired.
(c) He wins a big game that helps his morale.
(d) He gets hit by another player.

3. What advice does Pop give Roy to help him get out of the slump?
(a) To give up his favorite bat and get another.
(b) To get married to Memo.
(c) To try and lose the next game so they can win their bet.
(d) To leave Memo and forget her.

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

5. When Red Blow tells Pop that Roy is a "natural" what does that indicate?
(a) That he likes to eat natural foods and live simply.
(b) That he will be a great baseball player for the team.
(c) That he got his talent naturally and can't be beat.
(d) That he doesn't need to practice to be good.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor tell Roy when he is in the hospital?

2. What does Roy do about the bribe he is offered to throw the game?

3. What does Roy decide to do to try and change his luck?

4. Who does Doc Knobb accuse of causing the team to lose?

5. Why does Memo tell Roy he should go see a fortune teller?

(see the answer key)

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