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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Roy so good at baseball?
(a) He had practiced with his father when he was young.
(b) Sam drills him daily in how to play well.
(c) He has trained with "The Whammer."
(d) He has natural talent in the sport.

2. What is in the bassoon case that Roy carries on the train?
(a) A bassoon.
(b) His bat.
(c) A set of tools.
(d) A rifle.

3. What characteristics does Roy give to age?
(a) The end of his baseball career.
(b) Loss of beauty, life, success, and wealth.
(c) Achievement of success and wealth.
(d) Wisdom and honor.

4. Why is Roy so upset that most people bet on the Knights?
(a) Because he doesn't believe they can win.
(b) Because he doesn't believe in gambling.
(c) Because he wants all the attention.
(d) Because he plans to throw the game.

5. Why does Bump Bailey get away with ridiculing both the coach and anyone else who crosses him?
(a) He is the leading pitcher for the team.
(b) He is so well-liked that others ignore his mean nature.
(c) He is a fighter and others are afraid of him.
(d) He owns the majority of shares in the team.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision does Roy make during the last inning of the pennant game?

2. Why does Memo tell Roy he should go see a fortune teller?

3. How many years had pass before Roy Hobbs comes to play baseball again?

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

5. What happens when Roy played cards in Memo's motel room?

(see the answer key)

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