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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Five, The Brothers K.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who contacts Durham about Hugh's pitching ability after his surgery?
(a) Kincaid.
(b) A local scout in Washington.
(c) Everett.
(d) Hugh.

2. Who witnesses the death of Grandawma?
(a) Irwin and Peter.
(b) Kincaid.
(c) The twins.
(d) Hugh.

3. According to Hugh in Book Five, what does W.P. stand for?
(a) Wild Pitch.
(b) War Prayer.
(c) Wishful Peace.
(d) Wandering Prayer.

4. What event prompts Hugh Chance to start smoking?
(a) The death of his dog.
(b) The death of his father.
(c) Getting kicked off the high school baseball team.
(d) His first no-hitter.

5. What relaxation technique does Peter practice in his closet in Book Three?
(a) Meditation.
(b) Massage.
(c) Hypnosis.
(d) Yoga.

Short Answer Questions

1. What pitch does Durham teach Hugh during his tenure in Oklahoma?

2. What unexpected event ends Irwin's career as a track star?

3. What job does Irwin get when he first begins college?

4. How does Laura punish Peter, Everett, and Kincaid after the Psalm War?

5. What does Irwin send to his mother when he believes he will not be coming home from Vietnam?

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