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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Memo's reaction to Bump's death tell the reader, given her lack of relationship with him?
(a) It shows she really loved Roy all along.
(b) It shows she didn't care much for Bump.
(c) It shows she cannot form stable relationships.
(d) It shows she loved Bump, but quickly forgot him.

2. What happens to Sam Simpson?
(a) He dies from injuries from a pitch by Roy.
(b) Harriet Bird shot him.
(c) He joins the Chicago Cubs.
(d) He dies from food poisoning from food bought at the carnival.

3. What two places does Roy tell the train porter he has visited?
(a) Dallas, Texas and Sante Fe, California.
(b) Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho.
(c) Miami, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri.
(d) Atlanta, Georgia and Chicago, Illinois.

4. Who are the two friends that Roy makes with the Knights?
(a) Fowler and Eddie.
(b) Harriet and Memo.
(c) The Judge and Bump Bailey.
(d) Pop Fisher and Red Blow.

5. 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 becomes the best batter in history.
(d) He is benched for refusing to accept it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Harriet respond when Roy says he wants to be the best baseball player ever?

2. How did Roy obtain his special bat, Wonderboy?

3. What does Doc Knobb do that is supposed to help the players win?

4. What baseball position does Roy Hobbs try out for?

5. What are Bump Bailey's two main vices?

(see the answer key)

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