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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Bump Bailey's two main vices?
(a) Trying to take credit for any wins and badmouthing his coach.
(b) Gambling and drinking.
(c) Overeating and cursing.
(d) Bad locker room jokes and his attraction to Memo Paris.

2. What does Roy promise his fans?
(a) To stay with the team at least five years.
(b) To use his money wisely if he gets a raise.
(c) To become the best ball player ever.
(d) To take care of Memo and treat her well.

3. What does the Judge do when Roy asks for a raise?
(a) He lectures him on the evils of money.
(b) He fires him because of his arrogance.
(c) He gives him the raise, saying he is a valuable player.
(d) He gives him a smaller raise.

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

5. What does Gus suggest in Memo's motel room that makes Roy so angry?
(a) He suggests that Roy is a sorry ball player.
(b) He suggests that Memo doesn't like him, but likes Max instead.
(c) He suggests that Roy is taking advantage of Memo.
(d) He suggests he can get him lots more money for throwing a game.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Roy gets out of his slump, where do the fans say he belongs?

2. In the league, What position do the Knights fall in?

3. What is the name of the lady in the red dress?

4. Where does The Judge get his money?

5. What ultimately brings about Roy's failure?

(see the answer key)

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