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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way do the announcers react to the player(s) that offer(s) a jacket to Bruce?
(a) They are confused.
(b) They are appreciative.
(c) They are impressed.
(d) They are shocked.

2. How long after the attack is Bruce's birthday?
(a) Two days later.
(b) The next week.
(c) Two weeks later.
(d) The next day.

3. How does Sid respond to the comparison between him and a famous baseball player?
(a) It flatters him.
(b) He is unaware of the comparison.
(c) It inspires him.
(d) It frustrates him.

4. What reason does Henry give to Katie for his lack of concern in losing his insurance job?
(a) He does not like selling insurance.
(b) He is receiving a bonus from the team.
(c) He will be making money from his book.
(d) He does not like to travel.

5. How many times does Dutch ask Bruce to clarify that Bruce has never thought Dutch was not human?
(a) Several.
(b) Twice.
(c) Once.
(d) A few.

6. Why does Henry think it is gloomy to play in Boston?
(a) The fans are not very nice there.
(b) There is bad weather at the park.
(c) There are not enough fans in the park.
(d) There is a longer distance to the plate for pitching.

7. Which name does Katie use to refer to Bruce in Chapter 10?
(a) My Little Old Future Husband.
(b) My Little Future Husband.
(c) My Little New Husband.
(d) My Little New Future Husband.

8. How old is Goose, prompting a celebration in Chapter 16?
(a) Thirty eight.
(b) Thirty seven.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Thirty five.

9. What is the name of the detective that Dutch introduces to Henry?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Roberts.
(c) Mr. Sullivan.
(d) Mr. Rogers.

10. Besides catching, which other aspect of the game does Red teach Bruce?
(a) To help the outfield.
(b) To help the coaches.
(c) To help the infield.
(d) To help the pitcher.

11. What is Henry's response to Katie's threat in Chapter 12?
(a) He refuses to acknowledge it.
(b) He counters with a threat to tell the police about her activities.
(c) He counters with a threat to tell Bruce why she is marrying him.
(d) He laughs with confidence.

12. Which baseball player is Sid being compared to?
(a) Babe Ruth.
(b) Mickey Mantle.
(c) Lou Gehrig.
(d) Joe DiMaggio.

13. Which of the following does Dutch ban in Chapter 9?
(a) Card playing and borrowing or lending money.
(b) Only card playing.
(c) Neither card playing nor borrowing or lending money.
(d) Only borrowing or lending money.

14. What is Red's response to Henry's book?
(a) He thinks it does not have enough about Henry.
(b) He thinks it does not have enough about baseball.
(c) He thinks it does not have enough about insurance.
(d) He thinks it does not have enough about Bruce.

15. According to the detective, where has Bruce been for medical treatment?
(a) Minnesota, Houston, and Atlanta.
(b) Minnesota and Houston.
(c) Minnesota and Atlanta.
(d) Houston and Atlanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides the coaches and their wives, who is at the meeting that Henry walks into during Chapter 14?

2. Why does Dutch bring in Piney?

3. Which month does Henry receive the phone call that Bruce has passed away?

4. How many players know about Bruce's illness at the end of Chapter 13?

5. Which name do Holly and Henry give to their baby?

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