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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Dogmatomachy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Kincaid, what doe WP stand for?
(a) Winnie Peckers.
(b) Weirdo People.
(c) Wild Pitches.
(d) Wombat Poops.

2. Why does Hugh get discharged honorably from the army four months early?
(a) Because his superior recognizes his talent and sends him back to play baseball.
(b) He is able to bribe his superior.
(c) His mother, who is back home, pulls some strings.
(d) He is injured playing ball for the army.

3. How does Mama react to Irwin's prayer at the supper table in Book Two?
(a) She scolds Irwin.
(b) She sheds a few tears of joy.
(c) She runs into the kitchen closet and laughs.
(d) She remains plain faced and doesn't react to the prayer.

4. What book contains the story that Peter tells his brother at the hedge in Book Two?
(a) The Grapes of Wrath.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Ramayana.
(d) The Mahabharata.

5. What song does Hugh compare "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" to in Book Two?
(a) Silent Night.
(b) Happy Birthday.
(c) Stand Up for Jesus.
(d) Amazing Grace.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One, which guest on The Ed Sullivan Show is liked by Laura and Irwin?

2. What position does Hugh think that Everett should play?

3. Why does Everett play the baseball position he does?

4. According to Hugh, what does it mean when a catcher "frames a pitch"?

5. Where does Hugh get transferred to after he is injured playing for the Chicago White Sox?

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