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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Red Blow tells Pop that Roy is a "natural" what does that indicate?
(a) That he got his talent naturally and can't be beat.
(b) That he doesn't need to practice to be good.
(c) That he will be a great baseball player for the team.
(d) That he likes to eat natural foods and live simply.

2. What happens to the relationship between Memo and Roy during his slump?
(a) Roy finds another girlfriend.
(b) Memo is very interested in Roy but he ignores her.
(c) Their relationship only gets stronger because they love each other.
(d) Memo is no longer interested in him but Roy still desires her.

3. What is Roy's reaction after he finally reads Iris's letter?
(a) He wads it up and throws it against the wall.
(b) He shows it to Memo and laughs at Iris.
(c) He leaves Memo and returns to Iris.
(d) He shows it to The Judge for advice.

4. What does Roy do about the bribe he is offered to throw the game?
(a) He tells Memo and lets her know he is above that.
(b) He accepts but later changes his mind.
(c) He accepts the bribe and bets on the game.
(d) He reports The Judge to the FBI.

5. What does the doctor tell Roy when he is in the hospital?
(a) To stay away from baseball if he wants to live.
(b) That he is strong enough to play ball in the game.
(c) That he needs to stop eating so much.
(d) That he doesn't think he will be able to win.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Memo Paris?

2. How do Roy teammates on the Knights treat him?

3. How does Pop react to the almost magical quality of Roy's Wonderboy during the first game in which Roy gets to hit?

4. What does Memo tell Roy when he proposes to her?

5. What does Roy think about his relationship with Memo when he is in his big slump?

(see the answer key)

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