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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What mistake did Pop make that Red tells Roy about?
(a) He embezzled funds from The Judge.
(b) He forced a player to throw a game.
(c) He gave a really bad call in coaching that caused him to lose.
(d) He got caught between bases and caused his team to lose.

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

4. What happens to Sam Simpson?
(a) Harriet Bird shot him.
(b) He dies from food poisoning from food bought at the carnival.
(c) He joins the Chicago Cubs.
(d) He dies from injuries from a pitch by Roy.

5. What does Roy reveal to Harriet?
(a) That he plans to kill Sam.
(b) That he is in love with her.
(c) That he plans to throw a baseball game.
(d) That he wants to be the best baseball player ever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roy think of Doc Knobb's help?

2. What is in the bassoon case that Roy carries on the train?

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

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

5. What physical trait does Gus have that makes him unique?

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