Luke Goes to Bat

The kids of Bedford Avenue don't want Luke to play on their team because.....

• they think Luke is too young
• they only want Franky to play
• they do not like Luke's brother
• they think Luke is a better player than Franky

"He practiced his swing over and over again. He ran as fast as he could up and down the block." From these sentences, the reader can see...

• how small Luke is
• why Luke likes baseball
• how hard Luke practices
• why his brother will not let Luke play

What happens before Luke plays in the game?

• Luke strikes out.
• Nicky hits a home run.
• Franky has to go to his aunt's.
• Luke goes to a baseball game at Ebbets Field.

How does Luke probably feel when he strikes out in the game?

• Sad
• Proud
• Angry
• Happy

When Franky comes back in the afternoon, Luke--

• plays left field
• sits on the curb
• hits a home run
• practices his swing

What happens before Grandma shows Luke the tickets?

• Luke talks to Jackie Robinson.
• Luke finds a baseball on the roof.
• Luke watches Jackie swing at a ball.
• Luke strikes out while playing with his brother.

Luke's Grandma can best be described as---

• cold
• hurt
• afraid
• caring

What happens after Jackie Robinson hits a home run?

• The score is tied.
• The crowd goes wild.
• The pitcher throws a fastball.
• The game goes into extra innings.

What happens after Nicky tells Luke that it is bedtime?

• Luke strikes out two times in one game.
• Jackie Robinson hits a ball over the wall.
• Luke thinks Jackie Robinson talks to him.
• Luke and Grandma cheer at the baseball game.

What does Luke learn at the end of the selection?

• Grandma is very kind.
• Practicing is hard work.
• He should never give up.
• He is not good at baseball.