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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four, The Left Stuff.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which teacher mentors Peter in baseball at the high school?
(a) Coach Clay.
(b) Coach Bunnel.
(c) Coach Gant.
(d) Coach Witzer.

2. Who is the grammar teacher that has each of the Chance kids for class?
(a) Roy Hallston.
(b) Del Hergert.
(c) Gale Durham.
(d) Virginia Lewis.

3. Why does Hugh build a shed behind their Camas home?
(a) To have a place for woodworking.
(b) To have a place to practice pitching.
(c) To create excess storage for his growing family.
(d) To have a place for his tools.

4. What does Grandawma think Hugh's new thumb resembles?
(a) A broccoli head.
(b) A pig's snout.
(c) A mushroom cloud.
(d) An upside down bowling pin.

5. What does Kincaid find Hugh drinking after Laura has gone to Uncle Marvin's in Book Four?
(a) Cough Syrup.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Old Crow.
(d) Coca Cola.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter call his mental state while awaiting a pitch?

2. Why does Brother Beal call Irwin, "Iron Man Irwin"?

3. What book contains the story that Peter tells his brother at the hedge in Book Two?

4. What nickname does Everett gain during his time at college?

5. Who gave Everett the Playboy magazines that Laura finds in his room?

(see the answer key)

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