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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does "The Whammer" reject Roy?
(a) He has heard that Roy threw a baseball game.
(b) He doesn't like baseball.
(c) He thinks Roy is inexperienced.
(d) He is jealous of Harriet and Roy.

2. Why is Pop Fisher "heart heavy?"
(a) He really doesn't like baseball.
(b) He doesn't want Roy on his team.
(c) He mourns Sam's death.
(d) He has never had a winning season.

3. What mistake did Pop make that Red tells Roy about?
(a) He gave a really bad call in coaching that caused him to lose.
(b) He forced a player to throw a game.
(c) He embezzled funds from The Judge.
(d) He got caught between bases and caused his team to lose.

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

5. What happens to Sam Simpson?
(a) Harriet Bird shot him.
(b) He dies from injuries from a pitch by Roy.
(c) He dies from food poisoning from food bought at the carnival.
(d) He joins the Chicago Cubs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Roy when he starts his journey on the train?

2. What does Sam dream that foretells what will happen to him?

3. What two places does Roy tell the train porter he has visited?

4. How does Roy feel about playing for the Knights when he first puts on his baseball cap for them?

5. What does Harriet keep always by her side?

(see the answer key)

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