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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Roy feel when the fans began to cheer him on after he gets out of the slump?

2. What does Roy decide to do to try and change his luck?

3. Who does Roy think is trying to throw the game because he plays so poorly?

4. How does Roy react to the children among the fans?

5. What offer did The Judge send Memo to tell Roy about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dreams appear throughout The Natural. Choose a couple of scenes including dreams and discuss how the dream scene relates to the overall narrative and its themes.

Essay Topic 2

There are several issues related to responsibility and moral integrity that Roy must face. Discuss them fully, supporting your ideas from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Roy reject the locker-room lecture and hypnotism of Doc Knobb? How do the other Knights regard Doc Knobb? Give examples from the text to defend your answer.

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