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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 is a legacy Dummy Hoy left behind?
He invented baseball
He made it possible for Deaf players to join pro sports
He helped change Deaf education
He became a famous coach
2
How old was William "Dummy" Hoy when he died?
80
90
99
85
3
What sport did William “Dummy” Hoy play?
Basketball
Football
Baseball
Soccer
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Did William "Dummy" Hoy got in hall of fame for MLB?
False
True
5
How did Dummy Hoy help change the way baseball is played today?
He helped create hand signals used by umpires
He taught players how to run faster
He invented new equipment
He added more rules to the game
6
What was Dummy Hoy’s first job after graduating?
Shoemaker
Farmer
Teacher
Baseball
7
Did William "Dummy" Hoy competed against other Deaf in Professional baseball game?
True
False
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Which team did William "Dummy" Hoy play for during his MLB career?
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Louisville Colonels
Washington Nationals
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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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Where did Dummy Hoy go to school?
Ohio State School for the Deaf
Texas School for the Deaf
New York School for the Deaf
Gallaudet University
11
What is one challenge Hoy faced as a Deaf player?
He didn’t know the rules
He couldn’t read
He didn’t like his teammates
He couldn’t hear the umpire’s calls
12
Dummy Hoy learned how to throw a baseball from a high school student. What did he throw the ball at?
A tree
A cement wall
A barn wall
A fence post
13
William "Dummy" Hoy’s father approved of him playing professional baseball.
True
False
14
What communication system did Hoy help influence in baseball?
ASL handshapes
Hand signals for umpires
Sign language
Morse code
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What position did Dummy Hoy often play?
First base
Catcher
Pitcher
Outfielder
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Why was William Hoy called “Dummy”?
It was his baseball position
He liked to stay quiet
He didn't speak to reporters
It was a common nickname for Deaf people in back time
17
What was Dummy Hoy’s real name?
Loyd Edward "Dummy" Hoy
William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Liam Elias "Dummy" Hoy
Logan Edwin "Dummy" Hoy
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Was William "Dummy" Hoy inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame?
True
False
19
What made Dummy Hoy different from most other baseball players?
He was Deaf
He wore glasses
He was very tall
He was left-handed
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Why is Dummy Hoy considered a hero in the Deaf community?
He helped invent ASL
He showed Deaf people can achieve greatness
He wrote a famous book
He became president
21
William "Dummy" Hoy was the first deaf player to play professional baseball.
False
True
