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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What warning does Red give Roy that he ignores?
(a) To watch out about Fowler, who is jealous of him.
(b) To watch his money and protect his old age.
(c) To not play too hard because he was really too old to play baseball and might get injured.
(d) To beware of Memo, who is a bad influence.

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

3. 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 the leading pitcher for the team.
(c) He is so well-liked that others ignore his mean nature.
(d) He owns the majority of shares in the team.

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. Who is Sam Simpson?
(a) A baseball pitcher.
(b) A newspaper reporter.
(c) Roy's father.
(d) Roy's professional scout.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Roy hit baseballs in the game?

3. Who is Memo Paris?

4. How does Roy feel about The Judge wanting to push Pop out of his job?

5. Who does Doc Knobb accuse of causing the team to lose?

(see the answer key)

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