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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Memo Paris?
(a) Pop's niece and Bump's girlfriend.
(b) A reporter that writes good things about the team.
(c) Roy's girlfriend.
(d) A loyal fan that follows the team.

2. What event causes Memo to view Roy more favorably and go for a ride with him?
(a) He gets his raise, finally.
(b) He tells her about his plans to become the best ball player ever.
(c) He tells her about Bump's gambling and losses, making her glad Bump didn't marry her.
(d) He gets a white Mercedes-Benz from his fans.

3. What does Gus brag to Roy about when they are talking in Memo's motel room?
(a) He brags about how good he is at gambling.
(b) He brags about how he takes advantage of people.
(c) He brags about his prowess as a ball player.
(d) He brags about how much money he has.

4. What does Roy promise his fans?
(a) To become the best ball player ever.
(b) To stay with the team at least five years.
(c) To take care of Memo and treat her well.
(d) To use his money wisely if he gets a raise.

5. By what name does Roy call his personal bat?
(a) He did give it a name.
(b) Wonderboy.
(c) Sam.
(d) Slam Hitter.

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

7. Where does The Judge get his money?
(a) From players whom is he blackmailing.
(b) No one knows.
(c) From gambling.
(d) From ticket sales to Knights games.

8. How does Roy hit baseballs in the game?
(a) He doesn't hit any better than the rest of his teammates.
(b) He strikes out often, but gets a home run.
(c) He hits with precision and power.
(d) He hits with a crazy curve.

9. What do the fans do when they find out Roy didn't get a raise?
(a) They petition The Judge to give him one.
(b) They shower him with gifts and declare a Roy Hobbs Day.
(c) They withdraw their support of him and start throwing things at him on the field.
(d) They agree he doesn't deserve it.

10. What does Roy do to impress Memo and make some money?
(a) He bets on the next Knights game and wins.
(b) He take her out to eat and agrees to a second job.
(c) He performs magic tricks.
(d) He sells his story to Max Mercy.

11. What physical trait does Gus have that makes him unique?
(a) Tattoos all over his body.
(b) A huge birthmark on his face.
(c) An eerie glass eye.
(d) A huge wart on the side of his nose.

12. 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 cheers him on.
(c) She reassures him that she knows he will be.
(d) She shoots him.

13. What promise does Roy make to Red after he tell him about "Fisher's Flop"?
(a) To stay away from Red's girlfriend.
(b) To not tell Pop about Red's revelation of his mistake.
(c) To play his best if Pop puts him in.
(d) To always be his friend.

14. Who signs the contract for Roy Hobbs to play for the Knights?
(a) Pop Fisher.
(b) Max Mercy.
(c) Bump Bailey.
(d) The Judge.

15. What does Pop ask Roy to do after he gets upset with Bump for his poor playing?
(a) He asks him to make Bump look worse so he could fire him.
(b) He asks him to bench Bump.
(c) He askes him to help coach Bump to improve his plays.
(d) He asks him to hit the cover off the ball.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Memo brag to Roy about when they go on a ride one night?

4. What does Roy dream of the first night with the Knights as he drifts off to sleep?

5. What happens when Roy and Memo go for a drive?

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