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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who signs the contract for Roy Hobbs to play for the Knights?
(a) Bump Bailey.
(b) The Judge.
(c) Max Mercy.
(d) Pop Fisher.

2. How does Harriet respond to Roy when he makes romantic advances toward her?
(a) She goes and gets the conductor to throw him out.
(b) She reacts coldly.
(c) She is very tender and warm toward him.
(d) She slaps his face.

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

4. What does Roy reveal to Harriet?
(a) That he plans to kill Sam.
(b) That he wants to be the best baseball player ever.
(c) That he is in love with her.
(d) That he plans to throw a baseball game.

5. Why is Roy so good at baseball?
(a) Sam drills him daily in how to play well.
(b) He has trained with "The Whammer."
(c) He had practiced with his father when he was young.
(d) He has natural talent in the sport.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pop dislike Bump Bailey?

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

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

4. How does Roy relate to Pop?

5. Why is Pop Fisher "heart heavy?"

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