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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the coach of the Brooklyn Knights when Roy Hobbs signs on?
(a) Pop Fisher.
(b) Max Mercy.
(c) Red Blow.
(d) Sam Simpson.

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

3. What promise does Roy make to Red after he tell him about "Fisher's Flop"?
(a) To always be his friend.
(b) To play his best if Pop puts him in.
(c) To not tell Pop about Red's revelation of his mistake.
(d) To stay away from Red's girlfriend.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Roy feel about Bump Bailey?

4. How many years had pass before Roy Hobbs comes to play baseball again?

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

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