2010 Reading Olympics #2

1. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, how is Doc Altenheimer going to decide whether to sell his property to developers?

By flipping a coin

Doc Altenheimer will keep his property if the Dillontown baseball team wins a game against the new team - the Lake View Vikings. If they lose, he will sell his property

The sheriff will let him know if he is allowed to sell or not

His wife will let him know when she is ready to move

He will not sell his property, no matter what

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2. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, who is Del Gato, and why is Tom so interested in him?

Former San Diego Padre, only player to hit homerun out of Jack Murphy Stadium, also born and raised in Dillontown

His best friend from San Diego

His long lost cousin from Mexico

His father's best friend from college

His mother's old boyfriend

Del Gato is a former San Diego Padre and the only player to hit a home run out of Jack Murphy Stadium. He is also born and raised in Dillontown. Tom is interested in Del Gato because of his impressive baseball achievements and his connection to their hometown.

Explanation

Del Gato is a former San Diego Padre and the only player to hit a home run out of Jack Murphy Stadium. He is also born and raised in Dillontown. Tom is interested in Del Gato because of his impressive baseball achievements and his connection to their hometown.

3. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, what is the name of the team the Dillontown Wildcats plays against?

The Pink Ladies

Henry's Heroes

The Lake View Vikings

Goliath Giants

The Del Gatos

In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, the team that the Dillontown Wildcats play against is called The Lake View Vikings.

Explanation

In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, the team that the Dillontown Wildcats play against is called The Lake View Vikings.

4. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, what does Tom fantasize about?

Moving to Hollywood to become a film star

Marrying Becky Slivers

Becoming a star baseball player

Getting new baseball equipment, especially new shoes

Gaining 30 pounds

In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, Tom fantasizes about becoming a star baseball player. This suggests that Tom has a passion for the sport and dreams of achieving success in it. Becoming a star baseball player may symbolize Tom's desire for recognition, accomplishment, and the opportunity to showcase his skills on a larger stage. It also implies that Tom sees baseball as a potential pathway to a brighter future and a way to make a significant impact in his community.

Explanation

In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, Tom fantasizes about becoming a star baseball player. This suggests that Tom has a passion for the sport and dreams of achieving success in it. Becoming a star baseball player may symbolize Tom's desire for recognition, accomplishment, and the opportunity to showcase his skills on a larger stage. It also implies that Tom sees baseball as a potential pathway to a brighter future and a way to make a significant impact in his community.

5. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, what does Cruz do on the night before the big game against the Lake View Vikings?

He breaks his leg

He wins the lottery

He eats 3 gallons of ice cream

He runs a marathon

He disappears

In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, Cruz disappears on the night before the big game against the Lake View Vikings. This suggests that Cruz may have run away or gone missing, which creates suspense and raises questions about his whereabouts. The disappearance of Cruz adds an element of mystery and anticipation to the story, leaving readers curious about what happened to him and how it will affect the outcome of the game.

Explanation

In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, Cruz disappears on the night before the big game against the Lake View Vikings. This suggests that Cruz may have run away or gone missing, which creates suspense and raises questions about his whereabouts. The disappearance of Cruz adds an element of mystery and anticipation to the story, leaving readers curious about what happened to him and how it will affect the outcome of the game.

6. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, what did Del Gato do on the opening day of the 1984 World Series (San Diego vs. Detroit Tigers)?

Got married

Won a taco eating contest

Broke his arm

Disappeared and didn't let anyone know why

Robbed a bank

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7. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, what is "earthen knowledge" and a "starborne hunch"?

Ways of knowing or paths to wisdom as a result of paying attention to the natural environment

Nicknames for Screwball the horse

Yoga positions that Del Gato teaches

Tom's sisters

Dishes Cody's Mom cooks for the Wildcats

"Earthen knowledge" and a "starborne hunch" refer to ways of knowing or paths to wisdom that come from observing and understanding the natural environment. This suggests that the characters in the book gain wisdom and insight by paying attention to the world around them, learning from nature, and using that knowledge to make decisions and solve problems.

Explanation

"Earthen knowledge" and a "starborne hunch" refer to ways of knowing or paths to wisdom that come from observing and understanding the natural environment. This suggests that the characters in the book gain wisdom and insight by paying attention to the world around them, learning from nature, and using that knowledge to make decisions and solve problems.

8. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, who wins the Big Game, and how?

Cruz rides Screwball around the bases and confuses the Vikings

Del Gato pitches a perfect game

Cody wins the game in overtime

Tom hits a pop-up ball but no one catches it and the Wildcats win the game

The game ends in a tie

Tom hits a pop-up ball but no one catches it and the Wildcats win the game. This explanation implies that the ball hit by Tom was not caught by any player from the opposing team, which allowed the Wildcats to score and ultimately win the game.

Explanation

Tom hits a pop-up ball but no one catches it and the Wildcats win the game. This explanation implies that the ball hit by Tom was not caught by any player from the opposing team, which allowed the Wildcats to score and ultimately win the game.

9. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, what does Doc Altenheimer give to Tom Gallagher?

His lucky charm

His estate (property)

His medical bag

A cold

Three frogs and a dog

In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, Doc Altenheimer gives Tom Gallagher his estate (property). This means that Doc Altenheimer transfers ownership of his land and any buildings or structures on it to Tom. This could be seen as a significant gesture of trust and responsibility, as it implies that Tom will now be in charge of managing and taking care of the property.

Explanation

In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, Doc Altenheimer gives Tom Gallagher his estate (property). This means that Doc Altenheimer transfers ownership of his land and any buildings or structures on it to Tom. This could be seen as a significant gesture of trust and responsibility, as it implies that Tom will now be in charge of managing and taking care of the property.

10. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, what story does Cruz de la Cruz tell about Screwball, his horse?

He said that Screwball could play baseball as good as Del Gato

That Screwball was 100 years old

That Screwball could change colors

That Screwball is really named Sherlock Holmes

He said that Screwball watches television and uses the remote control

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11. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, who is named on the first page, as the boy who save baseball?

Freddy Printz, Jr.

Cruz de la Cruz

Doc Altenheimer

Tom

Del Gato

The correct answer is Cruz de la Cruz. The question asks for the name of the boy who saved baseball in the book "The Boy Who Saved Baseball". The answer, Cruz de la Cruz, is mentioned on the first page of the book as the boy who saved baseball.

Explanation

The correct answer is Cruz de la Cruz. The question asks for the name of the boy who saved baseball in the book "The Boy Who Saved Baseball". The answer, Cruz de la Cruz, is mentioned on the first page of the book as the boy who saved baseball.

12. In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, what position does Tom play on the Wildcats team?

He is a pinch hitter

First base

Outfield

Catcher

He is a relief pitcher

The correct answer is "He is a relief pitcher." In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, Tom plays the position of a relief pitcher on the Wildcats team.

Explanation

The correct answer is "He is a relief pitcher." In the book, The Boy Who Saved Baseball, Tom plays the position of a relief pitcher on the Wildcats team.