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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 Roy think about his relationship with Memo when he is in his big slump?
(a) He thinks she doesn't like him anymore because he is playing poorly.
(b) He is tired of her and wants the brunette.
(c) He thinks she likes someone else.
(d) He knows she wants to get married as soon as possible.

2. What does Roy do about the bribe he is offered to throw the game?
(a) He tells Memo and lets her know he is above that.
(b) He accepts but later changes his mind.
(c) He accepts the bribe and bets on the game.
(d) He reports The Judge to the FBI.

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

4. What is the reason Roy gets benched the second time (Chapter 6)?
(a) He pitches too many balls and not many strikes.
(b) He refuses to give up his bat, Wonderboy.
(c) He gets drunk and stays out all night.
(d) He strikes out too many times.

5. What does Roy do when Iris rejects him?
(a) Begs her to reconsider.
(b) Gets angry and runs into the woods.
(c) Drives away in his car.
(d) Dives underwater for a long time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roy do to impress Memo and make some money?

2. Why is Roy so upset that most people bet on the Knights?

3. What viewpoint does the author take when he tells us about Roy's declaration and what it might lead to?

4. How does Roy react to the children among the fans?

5. Who is Gus Sands?

(see the answer key)

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