Why would Roberto feel blue like the speaker in the poem.

he had a high batting average but still no respect

Why was Roberto going to Central America after his last World Series?

to help people after an earthquake

How did hitting bottle caps at home effect Roberto?

he hit baseballs better than ever

What is the meaning of smacked?

Roberto hit the ball really hard.

Why were Roberto's new Pittsburgh fans so excited about him?

he could hit, catch and run well

What do the sentences mean?

Roberto's spirit continues to inspire people.

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1
Why would Roberto feel blue like the speaker in the poem.
he played baseball with cans because he didn't have a ball
he had a high batting average but still no respect
he left Pittsburgh for Puerto Rico
he ran into the outfield wall after catching a baseball
2
Why was Roberto going to Central America after his last World Series?
to help people after an earthquake
to visit his family and friends
to teach baseball to children
to practice for the next baseball season
3
How did hitting bottle caps at home effect Roberto?
he was greeted in Pittsburgh by cheering crowds
he decided to buy baseballs that were larger than normal
he hit baseballs better than ever
he forgot how to play baseball
4
Why did Roberto use empty soup cans for batting practice?
he had no money for baseballs
they turned into softballs
there were many soup cans in the field
he could hit them farther than real baseballs
5
Who is Mrs. Buschman's favorite baseball team?
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Whitesox
6
The fans in Pittsburgh thought Roberto was electricity. What did they think of Roberto?
he was exciting
he was angry
he was talented
he was different
7
What is the meaning of smacked?
Roberto slapped the ball with his hand.
Roberto hit the ball really hard.
Roberto told everyone how to pronounce his name.
Roberto greeted the fans and then took a swing at the ball.
8
Why were Roberto's new Pittsburgh fans so excited about him?
he could hit, catch and run well
he had a Spanish name
he used a guava tree baseball bat
he slammed into the right field wall
9
Why were the kids twisting their necks this way and that?
to try as hard as they could
to be like Roberto
to see the game better
to ease their pain
10
What do the sentences mean?
Roberto's spirit makes people cause floods.
Roberto's spirit causes baseball bats and gloves to grow.
Roberto's spirit is very large and haunting.
Roberto's spirit continues to inspire people.
11
Which words might give the speaker a similar feeling to "HOMER"?
HUGE
TOE CLUH-MAINT
SLAMMED
GRAND SLAM!

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