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I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy
I See The Crowd Roar: The Story of William Dummy Hoy
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1
What was Dummy Hoy’s real name?
Loyd Edward "Dummy" Hoy
William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Liam Elias "Dummy" Hoy
Logan Edwin "Dummy" Hoy
2
Where did Dummy Hoy go to school?
Gallaudet University
Texas School for the Deaf
New York School for the Deaf
Ohio State School for the Deaf
3
Which team did William "Dummy" Hoy play for during his MLB career?
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Washington Nationals
Louisville Colonels
4
Why is Dummy Hoy considered a hero in the Deaf community?
He became president
He wrote a famous book
He showed Deaf people can achieve greatness
He helped invent ASL
5
Was William "Dummy" Hoy inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame?
True
False
6
Did William "Dummy" Hoy competed against other Deaf in Professional baseball game?
False
True
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Did William "Dummy" Hoy got in hall of fame for MLB?
False
True
8
William "Dummy" Hoy was the first deaf player to play professional baseball.
True
False
9
William "Dummy" Hoy’s father approved of him playing professional baseball.
True
False
10
Dummy Hoy learned how to throw a baseball from a high school student. What did he throw the ball at?
A cement wall
A barn wall
A fence post
A tree
11
How old was William "Dummy" Hoy when he died?
85
80
99
90
12
What communication system did Hoy help influence in baseball?
Morse code
ASL handshapes
Hand signals for umpires
Sign language
13
What made Dummy Hoy different from most other baseball players?
He was very tall
He was Deaf
He wore glasses
He was left-handed
14
What sport did William “Dummy” Hoy play?
Baseball
Football
Soccer
Basketball
15
What position did Dummy Hoy often play?
Outfielder
Pitcher
First base
Catcher
16
Why was William Hoy called “Dummy”?
He didn't speak to reporters
It was a common nickname for Deaf people in back time
He liked to stay quiet
It was his baseball position
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What is a legacy Dummy Hoy left behind?
He became a famous coach
He helped change Deaf education
He made it possible for Deaf players to join pro sports
He invented baseball
18
What is one challenge Hoy faced as a Deaf player?
He didn’t like his teammates
He didn’t know the rules
He couldn’t read
He couldn’t hear the umpire’s calls
19
What special honor did William "Dummy" Hoy receive in October 1961 at age 99?
He received a lifetime achievement award
He coached the Cincinnati Reds for one game
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
He threw out the first pitch at the World Series
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How did Dummy Hoy help change the way baseball is played today?
He helped create hand signals used by umpires
He invented new equipment
He taught players how to run faster
He added more rules to the game
21
What was Dummy Hoy’s first job after graduating?
Baseball
Farmer
Teacher
Shoemaker
