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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 does a comedy act just for her.
(c) He pitches a winning game for the Knights.
(d) He takes her to her favorite restaurant.

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

3. What does Max Mercy find out about Roy at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) That he was denied a raise.
(b) That he loves Memo.
(c) That he is responsible for Bump's death.
(d) That he really doesn't like baseball, but wants to make a name for himself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Roy so good at baseball?

2. Who are the two friends that Roy makes with the Knights?

3. What happens to Pop due to Doc's influence?

4. What does Harriet keep always by her side?

5. What viewpoint does the author take when he tells us about Roy's declaration and what it might lead to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Roy understand Pop's feelings so well about losing the game for his team? Compare his and Pop's experiences with failure.

2. What does The Judge write in his letter to Roy with the $35 thousand?

3. How did Roy feel about accepting The Judge's offer and what did he do?

4. What did Pop tell Roy about the pennant game and his dreams?

5. How does Roy feel about Iris after he meets her in person. Why does he feel this way?

6. What reason did Iris give for standing up in the stands and cheering for Roy?

7. What did Iris tell Roy in her letter, and what was his reaction to it?

8. Malamud makes a point of mentioning that the Judge has a stuffed shark in his office. Explain the significance of the shark as related to the Judge's personality and how well it fits.

9. What event happens to cause Roy to get out of his slump (more than hitting a home run).

10. A lady in red appears to Roy, but it is not clear if it is in a dream or reality. The lady in red, whether a dream or not, points out something to the reader. What is that fact?

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