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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 a fighter and others are afraid of him.
(c) He is the leading pitcher for the team.
(d) He is so well-liked that others ignore his mean nature.

3. Who are the two friends that Roy makes with the Knights?
(a) Pop Fisher and Red Blow.
(b) Fowler and Eddie.
(c) The Judge and Bump Bailey.
(d) Harriet and Memo.

4. 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 got caught between bases and caused his team to lose.
(c) He embezzled funds from The Judge.
(d) He forced a player to throw a game.

5. What headlines in the newspaper catches Sam's attention?
(a) The sports news headlines for the Chicago Cubs.
(b) The change of coaches for the Chicago Cubs.
(c) The murder of two athletes.
(d) The report of "The Whammer's" successful career.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Roy reveal to Harriet?

3. How does Roy feel about The Judge wanting to push Pop out of his job?

4. How does Roy relate to Pop?

5. Who signs the contract for Roy Hobbs to play for the Knights?

(see the answer key)

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