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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 Gus brag to Roy about when they are talking in Memo's motel room?
(a) He brags about how much money he has.
(b) He brags about how he takes advantage of people.
(c) He brags about how good he is at gambling.
(d) He brags about his prowess as a ball player.

2. What does Doc Knobb do that is supposed to help the players win?
(a) He practices with them every day.
(b) He hypnotizes them.
(c) He gives them a pep talk before a game.
(d) He gives them steroids to make them stronger.

3. What does Pop ask Roy to do after he gets upset with Bump for his poor playing?
(a) He asks him to bench Bump.
(b) He askes him to help coach Bump to improve his plays.
(c) He asks him to hit the cover off the ball.
(d) He asks him to make Bump look worse so he could fire him.

4. What does Memo's reaction to Bump's death tell the reader, given her lack of relationship with him?
(a) It shows she cannot form stable relationships.
(b) It shows she loved Bump, but quickly forgot him.
(c) It shows she didn't care much for Bump.
(d) It shows she really loved Roy all along.

5. How old is Roy when he starts his journey on the train?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Thirty-three.
(d) Thirty-four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sam Simpson?

2. Why is Roy so good at baseball?

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

4. What does Roy do to impress Memo and make some money?

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

(see the answer key)

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