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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Five, The Brothers K.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Hugh, what does it mean when a catcher "frames a pitch"?
(a) He drops the ball quickly after catching it.
(b) He moves his glove after he makes the catch.
(c) He mutters "strike" after a "ball" is thrown to confuse the umpire.
(d) He calls two of the same pitches in a row.

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

3. What action does Hugh apologize for profusely at the end of Book One?
(a) Wrecking his vehicle.
(b) Hitting Kinkaid.
(c) Forgetting to pick up his friend Roy.
(d) Being late for work at the mill.

4. What is the name of Everett's weekly column for the university's newspaper?
(a) Not a Chance.
(b) A Peaceful Chance.
(c) Give Chance a Peace.
(d) Peace, Politics, and People.

5. What does Grandawma give Hugh as a get well gift after this thumb transplant?
(a) A new bed.
(b) A new baseball mitt.
(c) A new car.
(d) A two thousand dollar cashier's check.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a flicker?

2. Which child has contacted Doc Franken to bring him to the Chance home in Book Three?

3. What does Irwin send to his mother when he believes he will not be coming home from Vietnam?

4. When Peter goes to visit Everett in Seattle on his way back to Harvard, where do they meet?

5. What does Irwin want to be when he grows up in Book One?

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