Lesson5 Scene2 and Scene3

In paragraph 2, the first base umpire’s arms spread out wide to ___ . 

• (a) say the game was over 

• (b) stop Galarraga’s smiling 

• (c) make the “safe” call 

Answer T (true) or F (false).　　 

The batter hit a ground ball to the left side.

• True

• False

Answer T (true) or F (false).　　 

Galarraga’s teammates seemed excited to be part of a perfect game.

• True

• False

Answer T (true) or F (false).　　 

Jim Joyce said, “Safe!”

• True

• False

Choose the correct title for the paragraph. There are some unnecessary options. 

•   (a) Galarraga Gave Up His Perfect Game 

•   (b) A Great Achievement by Galarraga 

•   (c) The Cleveland Indians’ Counter-attack 

Choose the two correct statements.

• A Tigers’ player fielded the ball the batter had hit and threw it to first base. 

• Galarraga shouted, “Yes, a perfect game!” 

• Galarraga was pleased with his own achievement for just a moment. 

• Galarraga jumped with his teammates.  

• Galarraga was not able to smile. 

In paragraph 3, the replay showed that  ___  . 

• (a) Joyce had been right 

• (b) Joyce had made a mistake

•   (c) Galarraga had made an error 

According to paragraph 4, Joyce ___. 

• 
     (a) allowed reporters to enter the room 

• (b) made reporters get out of the room 

• (c) could not apologize for his mistake 

In paragraph 5, a lot of people ___ visited him. 

• (a) who were angry at Joyce 

• (b) who wanted to see Joyce upset 

•   (c) who were concerned about Joyce 

Answer T (true) or F (false).　　 

Joyce checked if his call was right in the umpire’s locker room.

• True

• False