What was the score before the last inning began in "Casey at the Bat"?

• Four to three

• Four to two

• Three to two

• Five to two

Why did the crowd have hope when Casey came to bat?

• Casey was known for his home runs.

• Casey was the last player.

• Casey was a popular player.

• Casey was a mighty batter.

What was the reaction of the crowd when Casey let the first pitch go by?

• They cheered loudly.

• They were silent.

• They roared in anger.

• They laughed.

What does the phrase "a deathlike silence sat" suggest about the crowd's mood before Casey batted?

• They were excited.

• They were hopeful.

• They were anxious.

• They were indifferent.

How did Casey respond to the crowd's anger after the first strike?

• He ignored them.

• He calmed them down.

• He joined in their anger.

• He left the field.

What does the line "Defiance flashed in Casey’s eye, a sneer curled Casey’s lip" imply about Casey's attitude?

• He was nervous.

• He was confident.

• He was scared.

• He was confused.

What was the outcome of Casey's final swing?

• He hit a home run.

• He struck out.

• He hit a single.

• He walked to first base.

Why did the crowd shout "Fraud!" after the second strike?

• They believed the umpire was unfair.

• They thought Casey was cheating.

• They were confused about the rules.

• They wanted the game to end.

What does the phrase "the air is shattered by the force of Casey’s blow" suggest about his swing?

• It was weak.

• It was powerful.

• It was slow.

• It was inaccurate.

What is the significance of the line "But there is no joy in Mudville—Mighty Casey has struck out"?

• It shows the crowd's disappointment.

• It indicates the game was canceled.

• It suggests Casey was injured.

• It implies the game was won.