Casey at the Bat

Which character traits below best describe Casey in the Poem?

• athletic and modest

• proud and arrogant

• careless and lazy

• tall and handsome

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Which text evidence best supports that Casey is overly confident?

• "That ain't my style," said Casey. "Strike one!" the umpire said.

• For Casey, might Casey, was advancing to the bat.

• For there seemed but little chance Casey getting to the bat.

• They thought, "If only Casey could get a whack, at that."

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Which sentence best summarizes he third stanza in the poem?

• Casey will get a chance to bat after all.

• The fans went crazy when they saw Casey at bat.

• Flynn and Blake did surprisingly good.

• Flynn and Blake were doubted by the fans.

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How does stanza 1 contribute to the development of the plot?

• Stanza 1 introduce important characters

• Stanza 1 describes the complications that will arise later.

• Stanza 1 includes the exposition and sets the mood.

• Stanza 1 creates suspense that builds toward the climax.

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Which line of the poem shows that the crowed believed in Casey's ability?

• "We'd put even money, now, with Casey at the Bat."

• And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.

• And it's likely they'd have killed him had not Casey raised his hand.

• No stranger in the crowd could doubt t'was Casey at the Bat.

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Which of these statements is a theme of "Casey at the Bat"?

• The team with the most talent always wins.

• Fans should cheer for the bad players too.

• If your team is losing, you should leave early.

• Too much pride can lead to failure.

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What does the word "patrons" most likely mean in line 4?

• Businessman

• players

• spectators

• opponents

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How does the figurative language in stanza 5 contribute to the mood of the poem?

• It describes Casey's physical appearance, helping create a comical mood.

• It describes the crowd's reaction, which develops a tense mood.

• It describes Casey's physical appearance, helping develop a fearful mood.

• It describes the crowd's reaction, which develops an exciting mood.

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Why does the author most likely set the poem in the last inning instead of the first inning or middle of the game?

• to create a shorter poem

• to create more suspense

• to give the fans a reason to leave in the poem

• to create a way for Flynn and Blake to bat

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Which line is part of the Climax of the story?

• "That ain't my style," said Casey. "Strike one!' the umpire said.

• And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow.

• But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,

• For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.

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