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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Pop lets Roy pitch in Bump's place?
(a) Bump helps Roy by practicing pitching with him, but gets hurt during the practice.
(b) Bump tries to be a hero and fractures his skull at the wall trying to catch a ball.
(c) Bump cheers Roy on even though he knows he has lost his pitching position.
(d) Bump tries to destroy Roy's reputation as a baseball player.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the coach of the Brooklyn Knights when Roy Hobbs signs on?

2. How do Roy teammates on the Knights treat him?

3. How did Roy obtain his special bat, Wonderboy?

4. Who are the two friends that Roy makes with the Knights?

5. How does Roy hit baseballs in the game?

(see the answer key)

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