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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sam dream that foretells what will happen to him?
(a) He dreams Roy was shot.
(b) He dreams he was stabbed.
(c) He dreams he wins the Most Valuable Player Award.
(d) He dreams he is a famous sportswriter.

2. What does Roy dream of the first night with the Knights as he drifts off to sleep?
(a) About winning the next game.
(b) About trains and the shooting by Harriet Bird.
(c) About pitching a perfect game.
(d) About being named MVP.

3. How does Roy hit baseballs in the game?
(a) He strikes out often, but gets a home run.
(b) He doesn't hit any better than the rest of his teammates.
(c) He hits with precision and power.
(d) He hits with a crazy curve.

4. What will it take for Roy to be relieved from his suffering?
(a) For him to undergo a change in his values.
(b) To help his teammates become better people.
(c) To get medical help from his doctor.
(d) For him to win a big game.

5. When Red Blow tells Pop that Roy is a "natural" what does that indicate?
(a) That he likes to eat natural foods and live simply.
(b) That he doesn't need to practice to be good.
(c) That he will be a great baseball player for the team.
(d) That he got his talent naturally and can't be beat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What headlines in the newspaper catches Sam's attention?

2. What does Roy reveal to Harriet?

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

4. Where does Roy travel from when he heads to the Chicago Cubs to try out?

5. How does Pop react to the almost magical quality of Roy's Wonderboy during the first game in which Roy gets to hit?

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