2. What event caused the Mendez family so much difficulty? A. Jose broke a car window. B. Jose struck out. C. The death of Mrs. Mendez.

3. After Jose grounds out, what does he think to himself? A. He wishes his dad was there. B. He is thankful that his dad isn’t there. C. He is thinking about what he could have done differently.

4. The author compares Jose to which of these quick animals? A. a roadrunner B. a race horse C. a gazelle

5. Which play broke the tie game between the Mudders and the Bulls? A. Jose hit a home run. B. A grounder rolled between T.V.’s legs. C. Jose dropped a ball.

6. When Jose asks T.V., “Who’s perfect?”, what else is he thinking about? A. his team loosing B. his home run C. his low batting average

7. What is the real reason Jose’s dad is disappointed in him? A. Jose has a low batting average. B. Jose does not enjoy the game. C. Jose chose to play ball in the front yard.

8. Choose the correct word: Batters must ______ when they’re trying to hit a homerun. A. fault B. concentrate C. depend

9. Choose the correct word: The _______ playing in centerfield was Jose. A. fault B. pitcher C. outfielder

10. Choose the correct word: Students ______ on their teacher when they need help. A. depend B. prefer C. vanish