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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Rebels & Scientists.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What privilege does Hugh give the boys after his fight with Laura at the end of Book Two?
(a) The opportunity to watch him practice pitching.
(b) Additional allowance money.
(c) A later curfew.
(d) The choice to go to church or stay home.

2. According to Hugh, what does it mean when a catcher "frames a pitch"?
(a) He drops the ball quickly after catching it.
(b) He mutters "strike" after a "ball" is thrown to confuse the umpire.
(c) He moves his glove after he makes the catch.
(d) He calls two of the same pitches in a row.

3. What magazine publishes Everett's school paper "Junk Genius"?
(a) Time Magazine.
(b) Sporting Digest.
(c) GQ.
(d) The Readers Digest.

4. What book contains the story that Peter tells his brother at the hedge in Book Two?
(a) The Ramayana.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Grapes of Wrath.
(d) The Mahabharata.

5. What baseball position does Everett play in Book Two?
(a) Outfielder.
(b) Second baseman.
(c) Catcher.
(d) First basemen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Everett call Hugh's fastball?

2. What does Kincaid's piggy bank resemble?

3. What does Irwin want to be when he grows up in Book One?

4. What job does Everett hold to earn money in high school?

5. To apologize to Laura in Book Three, what does Everett give her?

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