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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Roy consistently reaches out for love. Who does he reach out to in the slump before the game in which he pitches?
(a) Harriet Bird.
(b) Memo Paris.
(c) His teammates.
(d) Iris Lemon.

2. What headlines in the newspaper catches Sam's attention?
(a) The sports news headlines for the Chicago Cubs.
(b) The change of coaches for the Chicago Cubs.
(c) The murder of two athletes.
(d) The report of "The Whammer's" successful career.

3. Who is the coach of the Brooklyn Knights when Roy Hobbs signs on?
(a) Pop Fisher.
(b) Red Blow.
(c) Sam Simpson.
(d) Max Mercy.

4. Who is Sam Simpson?
(a) Roy's father.
(b) Roy's professional scout.
(c) A baseball pitcher.
(d) A newspaper reporter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Roy meets Gus?

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

3. Who is Memo Paris?

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

5. What happens to Roy because of Doc Knobb's help?

(see the answer key)

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