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- 1. Multiple Choice
Her handwriting is unique.
Dainty
Special
Sloppy
Acceptable
- 2. Multiple Choice
He has a lot of confidence.
Well-developed skill
Selfish thoughts
charming manners
sureness of his ability
- 3. Multiple Choice
Kay enjoys playing in the outfield.
Part of the baseball field closer to homeplate
The mound that the pitcher stands on
Part of the baseball field farthest from the batter
Shelter containing the players' bench
- 4. Multiple Choice
He answered her in a mocking voice.
playful
harsh
taunting
urgent
- 5. Multiple Choice
The crowd was silent during the windup.
announcement of the lineup
pitcher's movement before pitching the ball
coach's signals to his players
entrance of the players onto the field
- 6. Multiple Choice
In the performance, singing was his weakness.
least-developed skill
cause for celebration
main purpose
reason for feeling breathless
- 7. Multiple Choice
She had a good fastball.
a pitch thrown with a spin
a pitch thrown with a wet ball
a pitch thrown outside the strike zone
a pitch thrown at full speed
- 8. Multiple Choice
What did Satchel do when he released the ball?
winced
grunted
shrieked
grinned
- 9. Multiple Choice
When the crowds cheered, Satchel felt
very confident
somewhat nervous
that he should learn more pitches
that he wanted to be by himself
- 10. Multiple Choice
What would Satchel do after the bases were loaded?
tell the outfielders to sit down
get nervous and pitch poorly
listen for the cheers of the fans
ask to be taken out of the game
- 11. Multiple Choice
How did the Negro Leagues differ from the white major-league ball clubs?
The Negro leagues had both black and white players
The Negro Leagues always put its players in hotels
The Negro Leagues had longer playing seasons
The Negro leagues charged more to see their games
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is an opinion?
There was an odd way about his pitching
After just one year he was playing in the Negro League
There were 2 Negro Leagues in 1924, when Satchel was called up
He made the crowds laugh with his fast talking and slow walking
- 13. Multiple Choice
How were Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson alike?
They were both lonely on the road
They were both powerful and confident
They were both husbands and fathers
They were both friendly and brave
- 14. Multiple Choice
According to the selection, which sentence states a generalization that is true?
Few of the fans were amused by Satchels actions
All of the players in the white major league wanted to play against the Negro Leagues
None of the pitches Satchel threw were accurate.
Most of the players in the Negro League had a true love for the game
- 15. Multiple Choice
The story ends with Satchel saying nobody can hit his fastball. That sentence means that
the batters could only hit slow balls
Satchel had a special talent
The batters were weak
Satchel was confident
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
to entertain readers with a funny story
to inform readers about a person's life
to persuade readers to play baseball
to tell readers the history of baseball
- 17. Multiple Choice
The title of the story is Satchel Paige. Which of these would be another good name for the story?
A History of the Negro Leagues
Josh Gibson's Teammate
A Remarkable Athlete
Baseball Pitchers
- 18. Multiple Choice
After Satchel struck Josh Gibson out, what might Josh think of Satchel Paige?
Satchel really is the best player
Satchel is the greatest outfielder
Satchel is as good as Josh
Satchel is injured
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is a likely reason Satchel drove alone to games.
He wasn't allowed on the bus
He had a favorite hotel
He was independent
- 20. Multiple Choice
The story says, "He'd pick up a tip here and there, put his Satchel spin on it, and polish it off with a brand new name." What does this sentence mean?
His curve ball is his best pitch
He used a special polish on the ball for his pitches
He borrowed pitches from other pitchers and added them to his own
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