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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author tell us about Roy's declaration to become the best ball player ever?
(a) It can't come true because Roy is benched.
(b) It will make Memo love him.
(c) It might bring misfortune.
(d) It probably will come true.

2. How did Roy obtain his special bat, Wonderboy?
(a) He got it from a famous player that visited his hometown.
(b) Sam gave it to him when he began representing him.
(c) He carved it from a tree that got struck by lightening.
(d) His dad gave it to him as a young boy.

3. What offer did The Judge send Memo to tell Roy about?
(a) The position of coach of the Knights.
(b) Twenty-five thousand dollars and a raise to throw the pennant game.
(c) Enough money to marry Memo if he would get Pop fired.
(d) Twenty-five thousand dollars and a raise if they won the pennant game.

4. What is the Judge's plans for the Knights?
(a) He wants to promote Roy as his best player.
(b) He wants to fire Pop and gain ownership.
(c) He wants to sell the team to Roy, but Roy doesn't have the money to buy it.
(d) He wants to make the Knights a household word.

5. 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 strikes out often, but gets a home run.
(d) He hits with a crazy curve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will it take for Roy to be relieved from his suffering?

2. What does Iris encourage Roy to do?

3. What does Memo tell Roy when he proposes to her?

4. What does Gus suggest in Memo's motel room that makes Roy so angry?

5. How does Roy feel about playing for the Knights when he first puts on his baseball cap for them?

(see the answer key)

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