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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will it take for Roy to be relieved from his suffering?
(a) For him to undergo a change in his values.
(b) To get medical help from his doctor.
(c) To help his teammates become better people.
(d) For him to win a big game.

2. What does Sam dream that foretells what will happen to him?
(a) He dreams he is a famous sportswriter.
(b) He dreams he was stabbed.
(c) He dreams Roy was shot.
(d) He dreams he wins the Most Valuable Player Award.

3. How does Roy feel when he becomes the team hero, making news stories and filling sports columns with his achievements?
(a) He is unhappy, feeling like he has a lot more to live for, and wants to conquer the world.
(b) He is ecstatic that he is a hero.
(c) He is proud to be able to help his team out of their slump.
(d) He is happy, but misses Bump, who should have been the hitter.

4. What baseball position does Roy Hobbs try out for?
(a) Pitcher.
(b) Right fielder.
(c) Left fielder.
(d) Catcher.

5. What does Roy do that gains Memo's approval and laughter?
(a) He does magic tricks that win his money back from Gus.
(b) He does a comedy act just for her.
(c) He pitches a winning game for the Knights.
(d) He takes her to her favorite restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the bassoon case that Roy carries on the train?

2. Who is the coach of the Brooklyn Knights when Roy Hobbs signs on?

3. What happens to Sam Simpson?

4. When Memo fails to accept Roy as her new boyfriend, what does he decide will win her over?

5. Who are the two friends that Roy makes with the Knights?

(see the answer key)

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