chapter 17.18

What is the main character's special skill in baseball?

• Pitching

• Catching fly balls

• Getting hit by the pitch

• Base stealing

Why does the narrator say he is "deathly allergic to grass"?

• He gets a rash when he touches it

• His eyes water and he can't breathe

• He sneezes uncontrollably

• He gets dizzy and faints

According to the rules of Snug Harbor Little League, how many innings must each player play?

• 2 innings

• 3 innings

• 4 innings

• 5 innings

What position does the narrator love to play during practice?

• Catcher and outfield

• Pitcher and second base

• First base and shortstop

• Third base and outfield

What does the narrator's father say after a game if the narrator gets on base and steals second?

• "Great hitting, pal"

• "Great base running, son"

• "Way to take it like a man"

• "Nice job, buddy"

What is the name of the narrator's new snake?

• Hecky

• Hectoria

• JP Snake

• Ringo

What was the good news the narrator's father shared at dinner?

• He got a promotion

• They were going on vacation

• He didn't have cancer

• They were getting a new pet

What does the narrator's coach, Mr. Dave, say when a kid gets hit by a pitch?

• "Walk it off, kid"

• "Way to take it like a man"

• "Good job getting on base"

• "Are you okay?"

What is a "face chump" according to the story?

• A nickname for someone who loses a fight

• A push to someone's forehead while saying "face chump, thank you"

• A type of baseball play

• A way to insult someone's appearance

Why does the narrator feel mad at his father after finding out he doesn't have cancer?

• Because his father kept it a secret

• Because he now has to go back to being good at school

• Because his father worried everyone for nothing

• Because his mother cried at the news