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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Memo give for shunning Roy when he was in his slump?
(a) She says she was trying to decide between him and Gus.
(b) She says Pop told her to leave him alone.
(c) She says she only likes successful people.
(d) She says she can't stand people who are "blue."

2. When a man meets with Roy before a game, what does he request?
(a) That Roy use another bat beside Wonderboy.
(b) That Roy autograph his son's bat.
(c) That Roy hit a homerun for his sick boy.
(d) That Roy throw the game so he will win his bet.

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

4. Why does Memo ride in the night with Roy without using headlights?
(a) They are trying to escape without being noticed.
(b) She hates the light and loves darkness.
(c) She didn't know he had the lights off.
(d) They need to conserve the car battery.

5. What does the author tell us about Roy's declaration to become the best ball player ever?
(a) It might bring misfortune.
(b) It will make Memo love him.
(c) It can't come true because Roy is benched.
(d) It probably will come true.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iris tell Roy that is almost identical to what Harriet Bird told him?

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

3. What does Roy do when Iris rejects him?

4. What characteristics does Roy give to age?

5. By what name does Roy call his personal bat?

(see the answer key)

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