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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mistake did Pop make that Red tells Roy about?
(a) He embezzled funds from The Judge.
(b) He forced a player to throw a game.
(c) He got caught between bases and caused his team to lose.
(d) He gave a really bad call in coaching that caused him to lose.

2. How is failure treated in The Natural?
(a) It is considered a fact of life one must endure.
(b) It is considered a path to success.
(c) It is considered an opportunity to learn.
(d) It leads to further failure and heartache.

3. Why is Roy so good at baseball?
(a) He had practiced with his father when he was young.
(b) Sam drills him daily in how to play well.
(c) He has trained with "The Whammer."
(d) He has natural talent in the sport.

4. How many years had pass before Roy Hobbs comes to play baseball again?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

5. How does Harriet respond to Roy when he makes romantic advances toward her?
(a) She reacts coldly.
(b) She slaps his face.
(c) She goes and gets the conductor to throw him out.
(d) She is very tender and warm toward him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Judge do when Roy asks for a raise?

2. What does Pop ask Roy to do after he gets upset with Bump for his poor playing?

3. What happens to Sam Simpson?

4. Who is the coach of the Brooklyn Knights when Roy Hobbs signs on?

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

(see the answer key)

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