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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Roy see in the stands while playing a game in Chicago?
(a) His father whom he hasn't seen in years.
(b) Fans that are cheering for him.
(c) A lady in a red dress standing and cheering for him.
(d) A baseball scout for another team.

2. 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 ecstatic that he is a hero.
(c) He is unhappy, feeling like he has a lot more to live for, and wants to conquer the world.
(d) He is happy, but misses Bump, who should have been the hitter.

3. How does Roy hit baseballs in the game?
(a) He doesn't hit any better than the rest of his teammates.
(b) He hits with precision and power.
(c) He hits with a crazy curve.
(d) He strikes out often, but gets a home run.

4. Why is Pop Fisher "heart heavy?"
(a) He has never had a winning season.
(b) He doesn't want Roy on his team.
(c) He mourns Sam's death.
(d) He really doesn't like baseball.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Roy's great fear that drives all his motives?

2. What headlines in the newspaper catches Sam's attention?

3. Why does Roy decide Iris Lemon is not the girl he wants?

4. Why does Memo ride in the night with Roy without using headlights?

5. What does Iris tell Roy that is almost identical to what Harriet Bird told him?

(see the answer key)

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