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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What two places does Roy tell the train porter he has visited?
(a) Miami, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri.
(b) Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho.
(c) Dallas, Texas and Sante Fe, California.
(d) Atlanta, Georgia and Chicago, Illinois.

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

4. What is in the bassoon case that Roy carries on the train?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A bassoon.
(c) A set of tools.
(d) His bat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sam dream that foretells what will happen to him?

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

3. Who is Max Mercy?

4. How does Roy feel about playing for the Knights when he first puts on his baseball cap for them?

5. What does Max Mercy do that is harmful to Roy?

(see the answer key)

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