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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Memo brag to Roy about when they go on a ride one night?
(a) About her being a Beauty Queen.
(b) About how much money she has.
(c) About how much Bump loved her.
(d) About her wonderful car.

3. When Red Blow tells Pop that Roy is a "natural" what does that indicate?
(a) That he likes to eat natural foods and live simply.
(b) That he doesn't need to practice to be good.
(c) That he got his talent naturally and can't be beat.
(d) That he will be a great baseball player for the team.

4. What headlines in the newspaper catches Sam's attention?
(a) The report of "The Whammer's" successful career.
(b) The change of coaches for the Chicago Cubs.
(c) The sports news headlines for the Chicago Cubs.
(d) The murder of two athletes.

5. How do fans react to Roy after Bump's death?
(a) They cheer for Roy as long as he is successful.
(b) They demand a memorial for Bump.
(c) They blame Roy for Bump's death and shun him.
(d) They leave the stadium and don't come back.

6. What happens to Roy because of Doc Knobb's help?
(a) He leaves the team because Doc's help didn't work for him.
(b) He gets into an argument because one of the players doesn't believe it helps.
(c) He becomes the best batter in history.
(d) He is benched for refusing to accept it.

7. What does Roy dream of the first night with the Knights as he drifts off to sleep?
(a) About winning the next game.
(b) About trains and the shooting by Harriet Bird.
(c) About being named MVP.
(d) About pitching a perfect game.

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

9. What kind of fans follow the Knights?
(a) They try to find ways to help them find a winning streak.
(b) They are fickle, only supporting them when they are winning.
(c) They are loyal to the team whether they win or not.
(d) They tell all the bad secrets of the team, giving them a bad reputation.

10. Why does Bump Bailey get away with ridiculing both the coach and anyone else who crosses him?
(a) He is the leading pitcher for the team.
(b) He is a fighter and others are afraid of him.
(c) He owns the majority of shares in the team.
(d) He is so well-liked that others ignore his mean nature.

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

12. What does the author tell us about Roy's declaration to become the best ball player ever?
(a) It can't come true because Roy is benched.
(b) It probably will come true.
(c) It might bring misfortune.
(d) It will make Memo love him.

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

14. What does Pop tell Roy about Memo?
(a) That she is planning on running away.
(b) That he doesn't want Roy to have anything to do with her.
(c) That she only brings bad luck to people.
(d) That she doesn't love him.

15. What does Roy and Memo think they need for happiness?
(a) To get to travel together.
(b) To win at everything.
(c) People and things.
(d) A dream home and fancy car.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Memo's reaction to Bump's death tell the reader, given her lack of relationship with him?

4. Why is Roy so good at baseball?

5. What does Roy's teammates on the Knights think of his special bat?

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