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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roy think of Doc Knobb's help?
(a) He goes along with it, but doesn't believe it helps.
(b) He refuses it and leaves the group.
(c) He believes it helps the team.
(d) He asks for an extra practice session to improve his batting.

2. What two things does Roy find out about Red that makes him think the team needs his help?
(a) His need for a winning game and his respect for Roy.
(b) His sexual escapades and his laziness.
(c) His zest for the game and his loyalty to the team.
(d) His age (old) and the fact he has never won a game.

3. What promise does Roy make to Red after he tell him about "Fisher's Flop"?
(a) To stay away from Red's girlfriend.
(b) To play his best if Pop puts him in.
(c) To not tell Pop about Red's revelation of his mistake.
(d) To always be his friend.

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

5. How does Memo Paris react when Bump dies?
(a) She is glad Bump is gone so Roy could become the team leader.
(b) She sympathizes with Roy, but doesn't really feel anything about Bump.
(c) She is sad for her uncle, Pop, as he misses Bump so much.
(d) She hides in her hotel room, grieving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Roy after Bump gets injured and dies?

2. How is failure treated in The Natural?

3. Who is Gus Sands?

4. What does Memo's reaction to Bump's death tell the reader, given her lack of relationship with him?

5. How old is Roy when he starts his journey on the train?

(see the answer key)

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