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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Roy that Max Mercy finds out when he comes back to the motel?
(a) That he plans to quit baseball.
(b) That he has a black eye.
(c) That he had a fight with Pop.
(d) That Memo has dumped him.

2. How is failure treated in The Natural?
(a) It is considered a fact of life one must endure.
(b) It leads to further failure and heartache.
(c) It is considered an opportunity to learn.
(d) It is considered a path to success.

3. What does Roy promise his fans?
(a) To stay with the team at least five years.
(b) To take care of Memo and treat her well.
(c) To use his money wisely if he gets a raise.
(d) To become the best ball player ever.

4. Why does the lady tell Roy she stood up in the stands?
(a) So she could see better.
(b) To cheer him on because the world needs heroes.
(c) She was looking for Gus.
(d) She was going to leave the game.

5. Why is Pop Fisher "heart heavy?"
(a) He mourns Sam's death.
(b) He really doesn't like baseball.
(c) He doesn't want Roy on his team.
(d) He has never had a winning season.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roy dream of the first night with the Knights as he drifts off to sleep?

2. What does the author tell us about Roy's declaration to become the best ball player ever?

3. What does Roy hope to gain by becoming a superhero, the best ball player ever?

4. What promise does Roy make to Red after he tell him about "Fisher's Flop"?

5. Who is Memo Paris?

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