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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Roy feel about his life after earning the $35 thousand?
(a) He thinks he will now get Memo and all will be well.
(b) He realizes that Iris is the one he wants.
(c) He is sickened about what he did and feels lonely even in public places.
(d) He is thrilled that he can now buy his farm.

2. Why is Roy so upset that most people bet on the Knights?
(a) Because he plans to throw the game.
(b) Because he doesn't believe in gambling.
(c) Because he doesn't believe they can win.
(d) Because he wants all the attention.

3. After Roy gets out of his slump, where do the fans say he belongs?
(a) Back in his small hometown.
(b) With Iris.
(c) With Memo.
(d) With the immortal players, the giants, the heroes.

4. What does Memo's reaction to Bump's death tell the reader, given her lack of relationship with him?
(a) It shows she cannot form stable relationships.
(b) It shows she really loved Roy all along.
(c) It shows she didn't care much for Bump.
(d) It shows she loved Bump, but quickly forgot him.

5. How does Roy feel about Iris after he first meets her?
(a) She becomes his new love.
(b) He is disgusted at her appearance.
(c) He feels finally fulfilled.
(d) Disappointment that she is not Memo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Red Blow, the trainer, give Roy when he is in his bad slump?

2. What two places does Roy tell the train porter he has visited?

3. What does Iris tell Roy that is almost identical to what Harriet Bird told him?

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

5. How does Harriet respond to Roy when he makes romantic advances toward her?

(see the answer key)

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