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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two things does Roy find out about Red that makes him think the team needs his help?
(a) His age (old) and the fact he has never won a game.
(b) His sexual escapades and his laziness.
(c) His need for a winning game and his respect for Roy.
(d) His zest for the game and his loyalty to the team.

2. What warning does Red give Roy that he ignores?
(a) To watch his money and protect his old age.
(b) To not play too hard because he was really too old to play baseball and might get injured.
(c) To watch out about Fowler, who is jealous of him.
(d) To beware of Memo, who is a bad influence.

3. What does the Judge do when Roy asks for a raise?
(a) He fires him because of his arrogance.
(b) He gives him a smaller raise.
(c) He gives him the raise, saying he is a valuable player.
(d) He lectures him on the evils of money.

4. Who is the coach of the Brooklyn Knights when Roy Hobbs signs on?
(a) Sam Simpson.
(b) Red Blow.
(c) Pop Fisher.
(d) Max Mercy.

5. How does Roy feel about Bump Bailey?
(a) He looks up to him as a mentor, since both play the outfield.
(b) He tries to teach Bump some techniques to help the team.
(c) He is jealous of Bump's relationship with the coach.
(d) He dislikes him because of his bad jokes and his lack of respect for the team or the coach.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is failure treated in The Natural?

2. How does Roy feel when he becomes the team hero, making news stories and filling sports columns with his achievements?

3. What headlines in the newspaper catches Sam's attention?

4. Why does Bump Bailey get away with ridiculing both the coach and anyone else who crosses him?

5. How do Roy teammates on the Knights treat him?

(see the answer key)

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