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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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 thrilled to get his lifelong dream.
(d) He is nervous that he might mess up.

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

6. Where does Roy travel from when he heads to the Chicago Cubs to try out?
(a) From the Northeastern coast.
(b) From the western hills of the United States.
(c) From Atlanta, GA.
(d) From Texas.

7. Who does Doc Knobb accuse of causing the team to lose?
(a) He accuses The Judge of requiring Roy to throw the game.
(b) He accuses the whole team of being sorry players.
(c) He accuses Pop Fisher, and gets him fired.
(d) He accuses Roy of throwing the games.

8. How old is Roy when he starts his journey on the train?
(a) Thirty-four.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Thirty-three.
(d) Nineteen.

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

10. What two things does Roy find out about Red that makes him think the team needs his help?
(a) His sexual escapades and his laziness.
(b) His need for a winning game and his respect for Roy.
(c) His zest for the game and his loyalty to the team.
(d) His age (old) and the fact he has never won a game.

11. 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.

12. How does Roy relate to Pop?
(a) Both feared The Judge, both were injured in baseball, and both were about to retire.
(b) Bad luck, media harrassment, and the team's poor standing.
(c) Both depended on Red, both were poor, and both played outfield.
(d) Both played baseball, both loved a woman, and both had no friends.

13. 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 good he is at gambling.
(c) He brags about how he takes advantage of people.
(d) He brags about his prowess as a ball player.

14. What is the Judge's plans for the Knights?
(a) He wants to fire Pop and gain ownership.
(b) He wants to sell the team to Roy, but Roy doesn't have the money to buy it.
(c) He wants to make the Knights a household word.
(d) He wants to promote Roy as his best player.

15. What is in the bassoon case that Roy carries on the train?
(a) His bat.
(b) A set of tools.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A bassoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does "The Whammer" reject Roy?

2. What does Max Mercy do that is harmful to Roy?

3. What does Max Mercy do when he sees Roy and Memo return to the motel?

4. What happens to Sam Simpson?

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

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