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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of fans follow the Knights?
(a) They are loyal to the team whether they win or not.
(b) They try to find ways to help them find a winning streak.
(c) They are fickle, only supporting them when they are winning.
(d) They tell all the bad secrets of the team, giving them a bad reputation.

2. 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.

3. Who is Max Mercy?
(a) A sports writer.
(b) A coach who was on the train with Roy.
(c) An Olympic athlete.
(d) Harriet Bird's jealous husband.

4. 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 loved Bump, but quickly forgot him.
(c) It shows she didn't care much for Bump.
(d) It shows she cannot form stable relationships.

5. Who is Sam Simpson?
(a) Roy's father.
(b) A baseball pitcher.
(c) Roy's professional scout.
(d) A newspaper reporter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roy reveal to Harriet?

2. How does Roy feel about Bump Bailey?

3. How many years had pass before Roy Hobbs comes to play baseball again?

4. What happens when Roy meets Gus?

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

(see the answer key)

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