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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What viewpoint does the author take when he tells us about Roy's declaration and what it might lead to?
(a) First person.
(b) Omniscient narrator.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) Third person.

3. What does Roy's teammates on the Knights think of his special bat?
(a) They insist he use a precision bat from the team's stash.
(b) They tease him because it was handmade.
(c) They don't care what kind of bat he uses, as long as he hits.
(d) The are fascinated with it and believe in its magic.

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

5. What does Max Mercy do that is harmful to Roy?
(a) He claims he is bad luck to a team.
(b) He writes suspicions about his bat.
(c) He blames him publicly for Sam's death.
(d) He tells about his past when he couldn't play baseball.

6. What does Doc Knobb do that is supposed to help the players win?
(a) He gives them steroids to make them stronger.
(b) He gives them a pep talk before a game.
(c) He practices with them every day.
(d) He hypnotizes them.

7. 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 didn't care much for Bump.
(c) It shows she really loved Roy all along.
(d) It shows she loved Bump, but quickly forgot him.

8. Roy consistently reaches out for love. Who does he reach out to in the slump before the game in which he pitches?
(a) Harriet Bird.
(b) His teammates.
(c) Memo Paris.
(d) Iris Lemon.

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

10. What happens when Roy meets Gus?
(a) He gambles and looses each time.
(b) Gus tells him the fans are disgruntled with him.
(c) Gus talks him into selling his story to Max Mercy.
(d) Gus offers him higher pay to work for him.

11. What does Harriet keep always by her side?
(a) Her gun.
(b) A black hatbox.
(c) Her small dog.
(d) A black briefcase.

12. What warning does Red give Roy that he ignores?
(a) To beware of Memo, who is a bad influence.
(b) To watch out about Fowler, who is jealous of him.
(c) To watch his money and protect his old age.
(d) To not play too hard because he was really too old to play baseball and might get injured.

13. What major item do the fans give Roy?
(a) A new bat to replace his lost one.
(b) A white Mercedes-Benz.
(c) A whole wardrobe of clothes because he dresses so poorly.
(d) A new home.

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

15. How is failure treated in The Natural?
(a) It leads to further failure and heartache.
(b) It is considered an opportunity to learn.
(c) It is considered a path to success.
(d) It is considered a fact of life one must endure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Roy that Max Mercy finds out when he comes back to the motel?

2. Why does Memo ride in the night with Roy without using headlights?

3. Why is Pop Fisher "heart heavy?"

4. What does Roy do that gains Memo's approval and laughter?

5. How does Roy feel about Bump Bailey?

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