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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two places does Roy tell the train porter he has visited?
(a) Atlanta, Georgia and Chicago, Illinois.
(b) Miami, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri.
(c) Dallas, Texas and Sante Fe, California.
(d) Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho.

2. What baseball position does Roy Hobbs try out for?
(a) Left fielder.
(b) Pitcher.
(c) Catcher.
(d) Right fielder.

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 Harriet keep always by her side?
(a) A black hatbox.
(b) Her gun.
(c) Her small dog.
(d) A black briefcase.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Harriet respond when Roy says he wants to be the best baseball player ever?

2. What warning does Red give Roy that he ignores?

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

4. Where does Roy travel from when he heads to the Chicago Cubs to try out?

5. Why is Roy so good at baseball?

(see the answer key)

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