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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years had pass before Roy Hobbs comes to play baseball again?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Two.

2. What headlines in the newspaper catches Sam's attention?
(a) The murder of two athletes.
(b) The report of "The Whammer's" successful career.
(c) The sports news headlines for the Chicago Cubs.
(d) The change of coaches for the Chicago Cubs.

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 happy, but misses Bump, who should have been the hitter.
(c) He is proud to be able to help his team out of their slump.
(d) He is ecstatic that he is a hero.

4. Who is Gus Sands?
(a) He is a suspicious bookie.
(b) He is a sports reporter with Max Mercy.
(c) He is the new manager of the Knights.
(d) He is a rival baseball player.

5. Where does Roy travel from when he heads to the Chicago Cubs to try out?
(a) From Texas.
(b) From the western hills of the United States.
(c) From Atlanta, GA.
(d) From the Northeastern coast.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Roy think of Doc Knobb's help?

4. What happens when Pop lets Roy pitch in Bump's place?

5. Why does Max Mercy offer Roy $5000?

(see the answer key)

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