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

2. What are Bump Bailey's two main vices?
(a) Overeating and cursing.
(b) Gambling and drinking.
(c) Trying to take credit for any wins and badmouthing his coach.
(d) Bad locker room jokes and his attraction to Memo Paris.

3. What does Pop ask Roy to do after he gets upset with Bump for his poor playing?
(a) He asks him to hit the cover off the ball.
(b) He asks him to make Bump look worse so he could fire him.
(c) He asks him to bench Bump.
(d) He askes him to help coach Bump to improve his plays.

4. How does Roy feel about Bump Bailey?
(a) He tries to teach Bump some techniques to help the team.
(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 is jealous of Bump's relationship with the coach.

5. What does Max Mercy do that is harmful to Roy?
(a) He blames him publicly for Sam's death.
(b) He writes suspicions about his bat.
(c) He tells about his past when he couldn't play baseball.
(d) He claims he is bad luck to a team.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harriet keep always by her side?

2. When Red Blow tells Pop that Roy is a "natural" what does that indicate?

3. What two things does Roy find out about Red that makes him think the team needs his help?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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