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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the name of the insurance company that Henry sells insurance with?
(a) Arcturus.
(b) Achernar.
(c) Aldebaran.
(d) Antares.

2. How do Bruce's parents respond to Henry's visit?
(a) They are confused.
(b) They are happy.
(c) They are surprised.
(d) They are excited.

3. How does Bruce respond to the team's decision to keep him?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is concerned.
(c) He is surprised.
(d) He is not surprised.

4. What does Henry receive during the contract negotiations?
(a) Exntended vacation days, a bonus, and the team will pay his taxes.
(b) Extended vacation days.
(c) A bonus.
(d) The team will pay his taxes.

5. What does Henry label the doctors after hearing about Bruce's condition?
(a) Insensitive.
(b) Frauds.
(c) Inept.
(d) Quacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not mentioned as something that Henry does while waiting for his contract negotiation?

2. Where does Henry have coffee with the stewardess in Chapter 1?

3. Different from the earlier location given in the book, which of these is actually Bruce's hometown?

4. What is the name of the scout that recruited Bruce after college?

5. What title is Henry given as he begins playing baseball again?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Henry convince Bruce that he is not dumb?

2. Why does Bruce call Henry in Chapter 1?

3. What is Henry reminded of when Holly visits in Chapter 4?

4. As explained by Henry, how does Bruce begin playing sports?

5. Which types of employment does Henry have as the story begins?

6. Why does Henry leave a game of Tegwar in Chapter 8?

7. What side note does Henry make before leaving in Chapter 1?

8. What description does Henry give for the small town country life of Mill, GA?

9. What caused Bruce to join and leave World War II?

10. Why are Henry and Bruce concerned about other members of the team knowing of Bruce's illness?

(see the answer keys)

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