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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the phrase "Cooney died at first" in the first stanza?
At first, he was safe, but then the umpire called him out.
He was out at first base.
He fell over, had a stroke, and died.
He was safe at first base.
- 2. Multiple Choice
How does the crowd feel about Casey in the poem "Casey at the Bat"?
They think he is the star player.
They want to strike him out.
They think he is a cake.
They think he is arrogant.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following lines from the poem best conveys how the crown feels about Casey?
"The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day..."
"So on that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat."
"For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the plate.
"and now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow."
- 4. Multiple Choice
What stopped the crowd from killing the umpire?
The game was delayed until the crowd calmed down.
A high fence separated the crowd from the fans.
Two security men escorted the umpire from the field.
Casey raised his hand.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What idea is the author trying to convey in the following figurative language?
"and the former was a hoodoo and the latter was a cake" (line 10).
Flynn was an actor and Blake was a baker.
Flynn and Blake were both good hitters.
Flynn and Blake were very well liked by the citizens of Mudville.
Flynn and Blake were not very good hitters.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the phrase "tore the cover off the ball" in the following line from the poem?
"And Blake, the much despised, tore the cover off the ball..." (line 18).
Blake got mad and tore up the ball.
The outside came off the ball.
The batter hit the ball very hard.
Blake was a very good hitter.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who are Flynn and Blake?
umpires
teammates
opponents
fans
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which line from the text best conveys that the crowd believed that Casey was their only hope of winning?
"A pall-like silence fell upon the patrons of the game."
"We'd put up even money now, with Casey at the bat."
"A straggling few got up to go in deep despair."
"Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip."
- 9. Multiple Choice
In the poem, "Casey at the Bat", which statement best conveys the way that Casey presented himself to the crowd?
Casey was mad at the crowd.
Casey was scared he might strike out.
Casey was confident.
Casey was jealous of Blake.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does the author's description of the crowd impact the overall plot of the poem, "Casey at the Bat"?
It shows how much they like being outside.
It shows how important winning the game was to he town of Mudville.
It shows that the stadium was full of fans.
It shows that people liked baseball in 1888.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the word "patrons" as it is used in the following line?
"A pall-like silence fell upon the patrons of the game"
(n.) a person who gives support to a person, cause, organization, or activity
(n.) a customer of a store, restaurant, or theater
(n.) short for a patron saint
(n.) client
- 12. Multiple Choice
What evidence best conveys that the crowd is disappointed in the umpire's call?
"The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day"
"He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on"
""Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered, "Fraud!""
"They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain..."
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best states a theme in "Casey at the Bat"?
It is difficult to fail when you try your hardest.
Too much pride can lead to failure.
Fame is not worth the responsibilities it comes with.
Athletes have more fame and power than they deserve.
- 14. Multiple Choice
In "Casey's Revenge", how did the citizens of Mudville feel about Casey?
They thought he was their hero.
They felt sorry for him.
They called him names.
They supported him in his time of need.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What evidence from the poem "Casey's Revenge" conveys the citizens' feelings toward Casey?
"All his past fame was forgotten, he was now a hopeless shine"
"And Casey smiled-his rugged face no longer wore a frown"
"And when he stepped into the box, the multitude went wild"
"But fame is fleeting as the wind, and glory fades away"
- 16. Multiple Choice
In "Casey's Revenge", why did the people of Mudville go to the baseball game?
to see Casey get a hit
to see the pitcher who had struck Casey out
to see Casey strike out again
to yell at the umpire
- 17. Multiple Choice
How does the author's description of the crowd impact the overall plot of the poem "Casey's Revenge"?
It shows that the people of Mudville had not forgotten Casey's failure.
It shows how important winning was to the town of Mudville.
It shows that people liked baseball in 1888.
It shows that the town of Mudville was a happy place to live.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the word "rival" in the following line from "Casey's Revenge"?
"Their hopes sank low--the rival team was leading four to one."
(n.) companion
(n.) one of two or more striving to reach something that only one can get
(n.) ally
(n.) equal, peer
- 19. Multiple Choice
What was the situation in the game when it was Casey's turn at bat in "Casey's Revenge"?
There were runners on second and third.
The bases were loaded.
There were no runners on base.
There was a runner on first.
- 20. Multiple Choice
How did the crowd react when Casey went up to bat in "Casey's Revenge"?
They yelled and cheered because he was up.
They hid their eyes and could not watch.
The crowd groaned and complained when it was Casey's turn.
They were excited to see Casey and the pitcher again.
- 21. Multiple Choice
How did Casey get revenge?
He smiled at the people who called him names.
He bought the team.
He hit the ball and won the game.
He struck out again.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a theme in the poem "Casey's Revenge"?
It is important to persevere even when you experience failure.
Once you fail, you always fail.
You must fail to later become a success.
Failure defines who you are.
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