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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Memo fails to accept Roy as her new boyfriend, what does he decide will win her over?
(a) He decides more money will win her love.
(b) He decides taking her out and showing her a good time will win her love.
(c) He decides that pitching a winning game will win her over.
(d) He decides that dressing better will get her attention.

2. 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.

3. How does Roy feel about playing for the Knights when he first puts on his baseball cap for them?
(a) He wants to run away for good.
(b) He is thrilled to get his lifelong dream.
(c) He is nervous that he might mess up.
(d) He wants to play for at least 10 years.

4. What baseball position does Roy Hobbs try out for?
(a) Right fielder.
(b) Pitcher.
(c) Catcher.
(d) Left fielder.

5. What happens to Roy because of Doc Knobb's help?
(a) He gets into an argument because one of the players doesn't believe it helps.
(b) He is benched for refusing to accept it.
(c) He becomes the best batter in history.
(d) He leaves the team because Doc's help didn't work for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Max Mercy offer Roy $5000?

2. How does Roy feel when he becomes the team hero, making news stories and filling sports columns with his achievements?

3. What kind of fans follow the Knights?

4. What headlines in the newspaper catches Sam's attention?

5. What American tendency does Malamud say The Judge and Gus take advantage of?

(see the answer key)

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