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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roy wish for when the team gets into a major slump?
(a) A better relationship with Memo.
(b) A friend, a father, and a home to return to.
(c) A coach that could teach him more.
(d) Another girlfriend since Memo doesn't like him.

2. In what way does Roy treat Memo and Iris the same?
(a) He treated them both like objects, not people.
(b) He got angry and gave both a black eye.
(c) He bought both of them lavish gifts.
(d) He told both his life story.

3. What does Roy hope will happen to him after he agrees to throw the game?
(a) That he will be benched for the whole game.
(b) That he won't be able to hit well.
(c) That he will get a home run.
(d) That Iris will be there to watch him.

4. When a man meets with Roy before a game, what does he request?
(a) That Roy autograph his son's bat.
(b) That Roy use another bat beside Wonderboy.
(c) That Roy hit a homerun for his sick boy.
(d) That Roy throw the game so he will win his bet.

5. What happens after Roy makes an important decision during the last inning of the pennant game?
(a) He sees Iris in the stands and waves.
(b) He strikes out.
(c) He asks Pop if he will give permission for him to marry Memo.
(d) He sees Gus and Memo together in the stands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor tell Roy when he is in the hospital?

2. What does Roy do when Iris rejects him?

3. What does Iris tell Roy that repels him?

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

5. Who is the pitcher that strikes Roy out in the pennant game?

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