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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Max Mercy do when he sees Roy and Memo return to the motel?
(a) He interviews Roy about his black eye and writes it for the newspaper.
(b) He offers Roy $500 to let him print his story about the wreck.
(c) He accuses Roy and Memo of fighting and reports it to the newspaper.
(d) He chases him through the motel trying to get a photo for the newspaper.

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

3. Who is Sam Simpson?
(a) Roy's professional scout.
(b) Roy's father.
(c) A baseball pitcher.
(d) A newspaper reporter.

4. What two things does Roy crave that drives his every action?
(a) He craves traveling around the country.
(b) He craves banana splits.
(c) He craves the position of coach of the team.
(d) Lots of money and to be the best.

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

6. Why does Memo ride in the night with Roy without using headlights?
(a) She didn't know he had the lights off.
(b) They are trying to escape without being noticed.
(c) She hates the light and loves darkness.
(d) They need to conserve the car battery.

7. What does Gus brag to Roy about when they are talking in Memo's motel room?
(a) He brags about how much money he has.
(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 good he is at gambling.

8. 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 will make Memo love him.
(c) It probably will come true.
(d) It might bring misfortune.

9. Who is the coach of the Brooklyn Knights when Roy Hobbs signs on?
(a) Max Mercy.
(b) Red Blow.
(c) Pop Fisher.
(d) Sam Simpson.

10. How does Roy feel about playing for the Knights when he first puts on his baseball cap for them?
(a) He wants to play for at least 10 years.
(b) He wants to run away for good.
(c) He is nervous that he might mess up.
(d) He is thrilled to get his lifelong dream.

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

12. Why does Max Mercy offer Roy $5000?
(a) He wants him to throw a game.
(b) For his family's history.
(c) He offers it as a loan.
(d) He wants to buy the secret of Wonderboy.

13. What does Roy do that gains Memo's approval and laughter?
(a) He does magic tricks that win his money back from Gus.
(b) He takes her to her favorite restaurant.
(c) He does a comedy act just for her.
(d) He pitches a winning game for the Knights.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Red give Roy that he ignores?

2. What happens to Roy after Bump gets injured and dies?

3. What physical trait does Gus have that makes him unique?

4. What does Pop ask Roy to do after he gets upset with Bump for his poor playing?

5. What two things does Roy find out about Red that makes him think the team needs his help?

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