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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 Bump Bailey get away with ridiculing both the coach and anyone else who crosses him?
(a) He is a fighter and others are afraid of him.
(b) He is so well-liked that others ignore his mean nature.
(c) He is the leading pitcher for the team.
(d) He owns the majority of shares in the team.

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

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

4. What happens to Sam Simpson?
(a) He dies from food poisoning from food bought at the carnival.
(b) Harriet Bird shot him.
(c) He joins the Chicago Cubs.
(d) He dies from injuries from a pitch by Roy.

5. How does Harriet respond when Roy says he wants to be the best baseball player ever?
(a) She shoots him.
(b) She cheers him on.
(c) She ridicules him for his frivilous ambitions.
(d) She reassures him that she knows he will be.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is in the bassoon case that Roy carries on the train?

5. How does Harriet respond to Roy when he makes romantic advances toward her?

(see the answer key)

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