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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will it take for Roy to be relieved from his suffering?
(a) To get medical help from his doctor.
(b) To help his teammates become better people.
(c) For him to win a big game.
(d) For him to undergo a change in his values.

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

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 old is Roy when he starts his journey on the train?
(a) Thirty-three.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Thirty-four.
(d) Nineteen.

5. How does Roy feel when he becomes the team hero, making news stories and filling sports columns with his achievements?
(a) He is proud to be able to help his team out of their slump.
(b) He is unhappy, feeling like he has a lot more to live for, and wants to conquer the world.
(c) He is ecstatic that he is a hero.
(d) He is happy, but misses Bump, who should have been the hitter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Roy hit baseballs in the game?

2. What does Doc Knobb do that is supposed to help the players win?

3. What does Roy do that gains Memo's approval and laughter?

4. How does Roy relate to Pop?

5. What mistake did Pop make that Red tells Roy about?

(see the answer key)

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