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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Roy feel about The Judge wanting to push Pop out of his job?
(a) He wants to get Pop's job when he is pushed out.
(b) He wants to have a better team manager, so is glad The Judge is pushing Pop out.
(c) He really doesn't mind because he doesn't know Pop well.
(d) He wants to help the team win and save Pop's job.

2. Where does The Judge get his money?
(a) From ticket sales to Knights games.
(b) From gambling.
(c) No one knows.
(d) From players whom is he blackmailing.

3. How do Roy teammates on the Knights treat him?
(a) The pull practical jokes and hide his basson case with his bat.
(b) They ask him for advice when he hits well.
(c) They pretty much ignore him.
(d) They tell the coach lies about him.

4. When Red Blow tells Pop that Roy is a "natural" what does that indicate?
(a) That he got his talent naturally and can't be beat.
(b) That he likes to eat natural foods and live simply.
(c) That he will be a great baseball player for the team.
(d) That he doesn't need to practice to be good.

5. Who does Doc Knobb accuse of causing the team to lose?
(a) He accuses the whole team of being sorry players.
(b) He accuses Pop Fisher, and gets him fired.
(c) He accuses Roy of throwing the games.
(d) He accuses The Judge of requiring Roy to throw the game.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Memo fails to accept Roy as her new boyfriend, what does he decide will win her over?

2. What kind of fans follow the Knights?

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

4. What warning does Red give Roy that he ignores?

5. What does Roy do to impress Memo and make some money?

(see the answer key)

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