Reclaim Points- Casey at the Bat

What is the main theme of the poem "Casey at the Bat"?

• The importance of teamwork in sports

• The unpredictability of success and failure

• The history of baseball

• The rules of hitting a fastball

Who is the main character in "Casey at the Bat"?

• The umpire

• Casey

• The pitcher

• The crowd

Which event happens last in the poem "Casey at the Bat"?

• Casey steps up to bat

• The crowd cheers for Casey

• Casey strikes out

• The Mudville team scores a run

What emotion does the crowd feel when Casey comes up to bat?

• Disappointment

• Excitement

• Anger

• Boredom

Summarize what happens when Casey is at bat.

• Casey hits a home run and wins the game.

• Casey misses the first two pitches, then strikes out on the third.

• Casey refuses to bat.

• Casey gets walked to first base.

Which line from the poem best shows the crowd’s confidence in Casey?

• "There was ease in Casey’s manner as he stepped into his place"

• "The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mudville nine that day"

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

• "And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air"

How does Casey feel before he takes the final swing?

• Nervous and unsure

• Calm and confident

• Angry at the pitcher

• Sad and hopeless

What does the phrase "the air is shattered by the force of Casey’s blow" mean?

• Casey hit the ball so hard it broke the bat

• Casey swung with great power

• The wind was very strong

• The ball exploded

Why is Casey’s strikeout considered ironic in the poem?

• Because he was expected to fail

• Because the crowd was cheering for the other team

• Because everyone believed he would win the game, but he failed

• Because he never wanted to play

Analyze how the poem uses figurative language to build suspense before Casey’s final swing.

• By describing the weather in detail

• By using phrases like "the multitude was mute" and "the air is shattered by the force of Casey’s blow" to create tension and excitement

• By listing the names of the players

• By explaining the rules of baseball