Babe and Me Ch. 1-3

According to the beginning of the book, which is one of the greatest mysteries in all of sports?

• Did Babe Ruth really play for the New York Yankees?

• Did Babe Ruth ever play in a World Series Game?

• Did the Chicago Cubs really win the 1932 World Series

• Did Babe Ruth call his shot on his home run in game 3 of the 1932 World Series?

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Which of the following describes Joey and his baseball cards? Choose more than one right answer.

• His baseball cards allow him to travel through time.

• When he holds a baseball card he gets a tingling feeling.

• He likes collecting baseball cards like his dad.

• He once sold his entire collection to help his mom pay some bills.

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How does Joey's mom feel about him time traveling with his baseball cards?

• She thinks it's amazing and encourages him to do it often.

• She thinks it is dangerous and tries to talk him out of doing it.

• His mom likes the idea and wants him to find ways to earn money doing it.

• His mom wants him to do it and then write down his experiences in a journal.

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Which of the following is NOT true about the baseball game that Joey was playing?

• His coach wanted him to swing hard.

• Joey noticed the 3rd baseman playing far back.

• Joey was called safe at first base at the end of the game.

• Joey decided to bunt instead of swing.

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What news did Joey's dad have to share with them?

• He had been laid off from his job and wanted the Babe Ruth card back he had given Joey.

• He got a raise at work and had bought Joey a new stack of baseball cards and was excited to give them to him.

• Joey's dad wanted to talk privately with his mom about something and they wanted to keep it a secret.

• His dad had bet on a baseball game and struck it rich!

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