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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two things does Roy find out about Red that makes him think the team needs his help?
(a) His sexual escapades and his laziness.
(b) His age (old) and the fact he has never won a game.
(c) His need for a winning game and his respect for Roy.
(d) His zest for the game and his loyalty to the team.

2. What does Harriet keep always by her side?
(a) Her small dog.
(b) Her gun.
(c) A black hatbox.
(d) A black briefcase.

3. What does Sam dream that foretells what will happen to him?
(a) He dreams Roy was shot.
(b) He dreams he wins the Most Valuable Player Award.
(c) He dreams he is a famous sportswriter.
(d) He dreams he was stabbed.

4. How does Harriet respond to Roy when he makes romantic advances toward her?
(a) She reacts coldly.
(b) She goes and gets the conductor to throw him out.
(c) She is very tender and warm toward him.
(d) She slaps his face.

5. How does Roy relate to Pop?
(a) Both feared The Judge, both were injured in baseball, and both were about to retire.
(b) Both depended on Red, both were poor, and both played outfield.
(c) Both played baseball, both loved a woman, and both had no friends.
(d) Bad luck, media harrassment, and the team's poor standing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Bump Bailey get away with ridiculing both the coach and anyone else who crosses him?

3. How old is Roy when he starts his journey on the train?

4. Who are the two friends that Roy makes with the Knights?

5. What mistake did Pop make that Red tells Roy about?

(see the answer key)

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