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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 tries to be a hero and fractures his skull at the wall trying to catch a ball.
(b) Bump helps Roy by practicing pitching with him, but gets hurt during the practice.
(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. Where does Roy travel from when he heads to the Chicago Cubs to try out?
(a) From the Northeastern coast.
(b) From the western hills of the United States.
(c) From Atlanta, GA.
(d) From Texas.

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

4. How does Roy feel about Bump Bailey?
(a) He looks up to him as a mentor, since both play the outfield.
(b) He is jealous of Bump's relationship with the coach.
(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. How many years had pass before Roy Hobbs comes to play baseball again?
(a) Two.
(b) Ten.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Roy so good at baseball?

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

3. Roy consistently reaches out for love. Who does he reach out to in the slump before the game in which he pitches?

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

5. Who is Memo Paris?

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