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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 the doctor tell Roy when he is in the hospital?
(a) To stay away from baseball if he wants to live.
(b) That he is strong enough to play ball in the game.
(c) That he needs to stop eating so much.
(d) That he doesn't think he will be able to win.

2. How does Roy hit baseballs in the game?
(a) He doesn't hit any better than the rest of his teammates.
(b) He hits with a crazy curve.
(c) He hits with precision and power.
(d) He strikes out often, but gets a home run.

3. What happens to Roy because of Doc Knobb's help?
(a) He leaves the team because Doc's help didn't work for him.
(b) He gets into an argument because one of the players doesn't believe it helps.
(c) He is benched for refusing to accept it.
(d) He becomes the best batter in history.

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

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 is stupid like a dog.
(b) That Roy keeps coming back to baseball.
(c) That Roy constantly eats until he gets sick.
(d) That Roy continues to return to his old mistakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Red Blow, the trainer, give Roy when he is in his bad slump?

2. What does The Judge tell Roy when he is trying to get him to throw a game?

3. Who does Roy see in the stands while playing a game in Chicago?

4. What kind of fans follow the Knights?

5. What does Max Mercy do that is harmful to Roy?

(see the answer key)

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