The Missing Baseball

What is the main idea of "The Missing Baseball" by Mike Lupica?

• The importance of teamwork in sports

• A story about a boy searching for a lost baseball

• A detailed history of baseball as a sport

• The rivalry between two baseball teams

Why is the baseball so important to the main character?

• It was signed by a famous baseball player

• It was the last gift from his grandfather

• It is a lucky charm for his team

• It belongs to his coach

Where does the main character believe he lost the baseball?

• At a baseball game

• In his backyard

• At school

• In a park

Who helps the main character search for the missing baseball?

• His best friend

• His sister

• His coach

• His entire baseball team

What lesson does the main character learn by the end of the story?

• The value of perseverance

• The importance of honesty

• The significance of friendship

• All of the above

How does the main character feel when he first realizes the baseball is missing?

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Panicked

• Sad

What is the setting of "The Missing Baseball"?

• A small town in the 1950s

• A big city in the present day

• A suburban neighborhood in the summer

• A rural village in the early 1900s

Which character trait best describes the main character?

• Lazy

• Determined

• Dishonest

• Careless

What obstacle does the main character face in finding the baseball?

• He has too many other responsibilities

• He doesn't remember where he lost it

• His friends don't want to help him

• It has been taken by a dog

How does the community react to the main character's plight?

• They are indifferent

• They organize a search party

• They make fun of him

• They offer rewards for finding the baseball