Why did the team stop playing for a while during the 1940s?

Six of the brothers went off to fight in the Second World War.

What is the story mostly about?

a baseball team made up of brothers

What do readers mainly learn from the beginning of the story?

B what daily life was like for the Acerra family

Freddie Acerra said that the Baseball Hall of Fame “treated us like we were kings.” What does it mean?

A to be shown honor and respect

How did Alfred’s brothers help him after he hurt his eye?

They played ball with him so he could get his skills and courage back.

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1
Why did the team stop playing for a while during the 1940s?
Six of the brothers went off to fight in the Second World War.
Some of the brothers had gotten other jobs, so there were not enough play
The brothers wanted to spend time at the World’s Fair in New York.
The brothers were not getting along, so they decided to take a break.
2
What is the story mostly about?
the history of baseball
how brothers grow closer over time
D what people can learn from playing sports
a baseball team made up of brothers
3
How old was the youngest brother?
10
5
12
7
4
How many Acerra brothers joined the Army?
10
6
12
none
5
Who got hit in the face and lost his eye?
Anthony
Alfred
no one
Jimmy
6
Who was the slowest brother?
Freddie
Anthony
Charlie
Jimmy
7
How old was the oldest brother?
32
18
20
22
8
What was the family's last name?
Acerra
Acorn
Ace
A
9
What do readers mainly learn from the beginning of the story?
C what the Acerras did during the winter months
A how the Acerra sisters felt about sports
B what daily life was like for the Acerra family
D how the Acerras usually got along with their neighbors
10
Where was the family from?
Chicago
New Mexico
New Jersey
New York
11
Who did they call the "Poser"
Anthony
Jimmy
Charlie
Freddie
12
Freddie Acerra said that the Baseball Hall of Fame “treated us like we were kings.” What does it mean?
A to be shown honor and respect
D to be given the power to make the rules
B to be offered a castle and a crown
C to be remembered for many years
13
In what year did they play their last game as a team?
1938
1946
1930
1952
14
How many brothers and sisters all together?
6
20
16
12
15
How did Alfred’s brothers help him after he hurt his eye?
They all took turns visiting him in the hospital.
They played ball with him so he could get his skills and courage back.
They asked him to become their coach.
They allowed him to be the pitcher instead of the catcher.
16
How many brothers played baseball?
12
16
8
6

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