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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Memo give for shunning Roy when he was in his slump?
(a) She says she can't stand people who are "blue."
(b) She says she only likes successful people.
(c) She says she was trying to decide between him and Gus.
(d) She says Pop told her to leave him alone.

2. Why is Roy so upset that most people bet on the Knights?
(a) Because he plans to throw the game.
(b) Because he doesn't believe they can win.
(c) Because he wants all the attention.
(d) Because he doesn't believe in gambling.

3. What is the result of Roy's striking out?
(a) Iris says he is not a hero at all.
(b) They lose the pennant game.
(c) Memo gets mad at him.
(d) Pop takes him out of the game.

4. What happens to the relationship between Memo and Roy during his slump?
(a) Their relationship only gets stronger because they love each other.
(b) Memo is no longer interested in him but Roy still desires her.
(c) Roy finds another girlfriend.
(d) Memo is very interested in Roy but he ignores her.

5. What does the doctor tell Roy when he is in the hospital?
(a) To stay away from baseball if he wants to live.
(b) That he needs to stop eating so much.
(c) That he doesn't think he will be able to win.
(d) That he is strong enough to play ball in the game.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Roy visits a fortune teller, what does she tell him?

2. What does Roy hope to gain by becoming a superhero, the best ball player ever?

3. What does Iris tell Roy when he accidentally hits her with a foul ball that goes into the stands?

4. What does Pop say in Chapter 10 that makes Roy's decision even harder?

5. What happens to the Pirates' starting pitcher that pits Roy against a new pitcher?

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