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

2. How does Roy feel about playing for the Knights when he first puts on his baseball cap for them?
(a) He wants to run away for good.
(b) He wants to play for at least 10 years.
(c) He is thrilled to get his lifelong dream.
(d) He is nervous that he might mess up.

3. Why does Bump Bailey get away with ridiculing both the coach and anyone else who crosses him?
(a) He owns the majority of shares in the team.
(b) He is the leading pitcher for the team.
(c) He is so well-liked that others ignore his mean nature.
(d) He is a fighter and others are afraid of him.

4. How do fans react to Roy after Bump's death?
(a) They demand a memorial for Bump.
(b) They blame Roy for Bump's death and shun him.
(c) They cheer for Roy as long as he is successful.
(d) They leave the stadium and don't come back.

5. How does Roy relate to Pop?
(a) Both played baseball, both loved a woman, and both had no friends.
(b) Both depended on Red, both were poor, and both played outfield.
(c) Both feared The Judge, both were injured in baseball, and both were about to retire.
(d) Bad luck, media harrassment, and the team's poor standing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Roy say is the only thing he owes the public?

3. What happens at the carnival when the train stops there?

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

5. Who signs the contract for Roy Hobbs to play for the Knights?

(see the answer key)

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