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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) Miami, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri.
(b) Dallas, Texas and Sante Fe, California.
(c) Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho.
(d) Atlanta, Georgia and Chicago, Illinois.

2. How does Roy feel about playing for the Knights when he first puts on his baseball cap for them?
(a) He is thrilled to get his lifelong dream.
(b) He wants to play for at least 10 years.
(c) He wants to run away for good.
(d) He is nervous that he might mess up.

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

4. How does Roy feel about Bump Bailey?
(a) He is jealous of Bump's relationship with the coach.
(b) He looks up to him as a mentor, since both play the outfield.
(c) He dislikes him because of his bad jokes and his lack of respect for the team or the coach.
(d) He tries to teach Bump some techniques to help the team.

5. By what name does Roy call his personal bat?
(a) Sam.
(b) Slam Hitter.
(c) Wonderboy.
(d) He did give it a name.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bump Bailey get away with ridiculing both the coach and anyone else who crosses him?

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

3. What baseball position does Roy Hobbs try out for?

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

5. What promise does Roy make to Red after he tell him about "Fisher's Flop"?

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