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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Roy travel from when he heads to the Chicago Cubs to try out?
(a) From the western hills of the United States.
(b) From Texas.
(c) From Atlanta, GA.
(d) From the Northeastern coast.

3. What happens at the carnival when the train stops there?
(a) The passengers on the train eat at a concession booth.
(b) Roy gets a job as a "hawker."
(c) Roy strikes out the "Whammer."
(d) Roy and Sam stop and play some carnival games.

4. What two things does Roy find out about Red that makes him think the team needs his help?
(a) His zest for the game and his loyalty to the team.
(b) His age (old) and the fact he has never won a game.
(c) His need for a winning game and his respect for Roy.
(d) His sexual escapades and his laziness.

5. Why does Pop dislike Bump Bailey?
(a) Because Bump can't play well.
(b) Because Bump wants his coaching job.
(c) Because Bump threw a major game.
(d) Because of his locker room jokes and his love of Pop's niece.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Roy dream of the first night with the Knights as he drifts off to sleep?

3. What does Harriet keep always by her side?

4. How does Roy feel about Bump Bailey?

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

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