STAAR-Based Quiz: Ball Hawk

How does the small-town setting of Long Pond High School influence Mitchell’s role on the baseball team?

• It allows him to quit the team without consequences.

• It forces him to stay on the team despite his struggles.

• It motivates him to become the best player.

• It creates competition for positions on the team.

Why is Uncle Tommy’s rural home significant to the plot?

• It provides Mitchell with a place to practice and learn focus.

• It is where Mitchell’s father grew up.

• It is where Mitchell decides to quit baseball.

• It serves as a location for team meetings.

How does the baseball field setting during the final game shape the climax of the story?

• It allows Mitchell to confront his teammates.

• It becomes a place where Mitchell connects with his father’s memory.

• It is where Mitchell decides to quit baseball forever.

• It highlights the unfairness of the umpire’s decision.

What role does the hawk play in the setting of the final game?

• It distracts Mitchell from the game.

• It symbolizes Mitchell’s growth and connection to his father.

• It causes the team to lose the game.

• It represents the challenges Mitchell faces.

How does the small size of Long Pond High School affect the plot?

• It makes Mitchell feel more confident about his skills.

• It forces the team to rely on every player, including Mitchell.

• It creates competition for Mitchell to stay on the team.

• It allows Mitchell to avoid playing in games.

What does Mitchell’s reaction to his batting failures reveal about his character?

• He is determined to succeed no matter what.

• He feels frustrated and doubts his abilities.

• He is indifferent to his performance.

• He blames his teammates for his failures.

How does Uncle Tommy help Mitchell resolve his internal conflict?

• By encouraging him to quit baseball.

• By teaching him to focus and let go of anger.

• By pushing him to practice harder than ever.

• By telling him stories about his father’s failures.

What does Mitchell’s decision to continue playing baseball after the hawk incident show about his growth?

• He has learned to enjoy the game without pressure.

• He wants to prove himself to his teammates.

• He is determined to honor his mother’s wishes.

• He wants to impress Uncle Tommy.

What quality does Uncle Tommy demonstrate through his interactions with Mitchell?

• Strictness and discipline.

• Patience and wisdom.

• Humor and indifference.

• Determination and competitiveness.

How does Mitchell’s relationship with his mother influence his initial decision to stay on the team?

• He wants to make her proud by continuing his father’s legacy.

• He feels pressured by her expectations.

• He enjoys spending time with her at games.

• He wants to prove her wrong about baseball.