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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do fans react to Roy after Bump's death?
(a) They demand a memorial for Bump.
(b) They leave the stadium and don't come back.
(c) They blame Roy for Bump's death and shun him.
(d) They cheer for Roy as long as he is successful.

2. What is wrong with Roy at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) He got hurt in a wreck and can't play ball.
(b) He is sick and the doctors don't know what is wrong.
(c) He broke his arm and can't pitch.
(d) He is depressed and in a slump.

3. Why does Memo ride in the night with Roy without using headlights?
(a) They are trying to escape without being noticed.
(b) She hates the light and loves darkness.
(c) They need to conserve the car battery.
(d) She didn't know he had the lights off.

4. Where does Roy travel from when he heads to the Chicago Cubs to try out?
(a) From the western hills of the United States.
(b) From Texas.
(c) From Atlanta, GA.
(d) From the Northeastern coast.

5. What advice does Pop give Roy to help him get out of the slump?
(a) To give up his favorite bat and get another.
(b) To get married to Memo.
(c) To leave Memo and forget her.
(d) To try and lose the next game so they can win their bet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Roy because of Doc Knobb's help?

2. What do the fans do when they find out Roy didn't get a raise?

3. What two things does Roy find out about Red that makes him think the team needs his help?

4. By what name does Roy call his personal bat?

5. Who is Max Mercy?

(see the answer key)

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