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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roy tell Memo about his mother?
(a) He said that she died when he was a small toddler.
(b) He said that she was a "whore" who spoiled his father's life.
(c) He said that she ran away when he was a teen and he was angry with her.
(d) He said that she was the perfect mother and that he loved her very much.

2. What happens to Roy after Bump gets injured and dies?
(a) He inherits Bump's position and starts setting records.
(b) He is accused of manslaughter.
(c) He is thrown off the team.
(d) He is rejected by his teammates who all liked Bump.

3. How does Harriet respond when Roy says he wants to be the best baseball player ever?
(a) She ridicules him for his frivilous ambitions.
(b) She reassures him that she knows he will be.
(c) She cheers him on.
(d) She shoots him.

4. What does Roy hope to gain by becoming a superhero, the best ball player ever?
(a) A lifetime career in baseball.
(b) The respect of Pop.
(c) A good retirement.
(d) Money and love, specifically Memo.

5. How do the fans treat Roy when he gets into a playing slump?
(a) They cheer the other players and boo Roy.
(b) They cheer him on to encourage him.
(c) They don't treat him any differently because they know he will do better.
(d) They turn on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Memo give for shunning Roy when he was in his slump?

2. What is Roy's reaction when The Judge shows up in his motel room?

3. What are Bump Bailey's two main vices?

4. What is the reason Roy gets benched the second time (Chapter 6)?

5. What does Pop do when he sees Roy and Memo returning to the motel in the morning?

(see the answer key)

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