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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Roy when he starts his journey on the train?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Thirty-three.
(c) Thirty-four.
(d) Twenty-two.

3. How does Roy relate to Pop?
(a) Both feared The Judge, both were injured in baseball, and both were about to retire.
(b) Both depended on Red, both were poor, and both played outfield.
(c) Both played baseball, both loved a woman, and both had no friends.
(d) Bad luck, media harrassment, and the team's poor standing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What two things does Roy find out about Red that makes him think the team needs his help?

3. Why does Pop dislike Bump Bailey?

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

5. What will it take for Roy to be relieved from his suffering?

(see the answer key)

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