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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who signs the contract for Roy Hobbs to play for the Knights?
(a) Max Mercy.
(b) Pop Fisher.
(c) The Judge.
(d) Bump Bailey.

2. What does Roy dream of the first night with the Knights as he drifts off to sleep?
(a) About pitching a perfect game.
(b) About trains and the shooting by Harriet Bird.
(c) About being named MVP.
(d) About winning the next game.

3. How does Roy feel about The Judge wanting to push Pop out of his job?
(a) He wants to get Pop's job when he is pushed out.
(b) He really doesn't mind because he doesn't know Pop well.
(c) He wants to have a better team manager, so is glad The Judge is pushing Pop out.
(d) He wants to help the team win and save Pop's job.

4. How does Roy feel about playing for the Knights when he first puts on his baseball cap for them?
(a) He is thrilled to get his lifelong dream.
(b) He wants to run away for good.
(c) He is nervous that he might mess up.
(d) He wants to play for at least 10 years.

5. What does Roy think of Doc Knobb's help?
(a) He asks for an extra practice session to improve his batting.
(b) He believes it helps the team.
(c) He goes along with it, but doesn't believe it helps.
(d) He refuses it and leaves the group.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roy say is the only thing he owes the public?

2. By what name does Roy call his personal bat?

3. How did Roy obtain his special bat, Wonderboy?

4. What are Bump Bailey's two main vices?

5. How does Harriet respond when Roy says he wants to be the best baseball player ever?

(see the answer key)

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