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1
Which object did Snider NOT find in his uncle's shop?
a baseball with an S on it
a Babe Herman bat
an old batting helmet
a guide book for all-girls baseball league
2
What is the official name of the women's baseball league during WWII?
Women's National Baseball League
League of Women Ball Players
A League of Their Own
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
3
Who is the author of Brooklyn Nine?
Harper Lee
Alan Gratz
John Steinbeck
SE Hinton
4
Which character probably pitched a perfect game?
King Kelly
Arnold Scheider
Michael Flint
"Lucky" Louis
5
Contrary to popular belief, __________ did not invent the game of baseball.
Cyclone Joe
Babe Ruth
Alexander Cartwright
Abner Doubleday
6
The 1st inning and 9th inning both contain the story of ...
the mob
a lost hat
a fire
a stolen bat
7
In 1957, which two teams left NY for CA?
Mets/Giants
Giants/Yankees
Dodgers/Giants
Dodgers/Yankees
8
What does "provenance" mean?
future events
baseball statistics
the history or origin of something
a stamp collection
9
Which city had a large fire (1st inning) which Felix helped put out?
Bronx
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
10
In the 9th inning, what kind of store does Uncle Dave own?
hardware store
antique shop
supermarket
newspaper stand
11
Which literary device is in this phrase: "The window thump-thump-thumped behind him..."
onomatopoeia
foreshadowing
alliteration
simile
12
Which character is not a narrator in this novel?
King Kelly
Kat Snider
Michael Flint
Felix Schneider
13
What is most unique about the format of this novel?
It is first person point of view.
It is a collection of short stories.
It is told in nine innings with thee chapters in each.
It has alternating narrators.
14
Which type of prejudice was seen in the novel?
prejudice toward Jewish Americans
prejudice toward Black Americans
prejudice toward women
all of the above
15
What is a "perfect game" in baseball?
Only strikes are thrown; no balls
Pitcher gives up no hits
No opposing batter reaches base
No score for either team
16
Which character was great at math and ran numbers for the mob?
Frankie
Kieran
Carlos
Jimmy
17
Which is true about Cyclone Joe? (4th inning)
He was never allowed to play in the white National League.
All of the above.
He was a great pitcher.
The players made errors on purpose when Joe pitched in tryouts.
18
How are the main characters in each inning connected?
They are first cousins.
They are friends.
They are descendants.
They are siblings.
19
Who is this character from a 1950's school film?
Captain Turtle
Yertle the Turtle
Tom the Turtle
Bert the Turtle
20
What choice contains family names for the main characters in this book?
Cartwright/Albert
Kirkpatrick/Sputnik
Kelly/Hiroshi
Schneider/Flint
21
Which literary device is in this phrase: "Snider slumped on his stool..."
flashback
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
alliteration
22
Which country launched Sputnik?
United States
North Korea
Soviet Union
Germany
23
Which historical conflict did Louis Schneider (2nd inning) have to deal with?
Vietnam War
WWI
Civil War
Revolutionary War
24
What team did Kat Snider play for in the All-American Girls Baseball League?
Grand Rapids Chicks
Fort Wayne Daisies
Brooklyn Dodgers
Rockford Peaches
25
Which literary device is in this phrase: "Coney Island flashed and danced..."
personification
foreshadowing
simile
flashback
