Jim at Bat/Crystal-Clear

Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of the word indistinct in paragraph 4?

• man the field
• behind their brother
• in the coming darkness
• wears a baseball glove

One of baseball's long-established traditions is best exemplified in the description of -- 

• how Jin swings in paragraph 8
• Uncle Zeno on the picture's mound in paragraph 6
• how the uncles chant in paragraphs 10 and 11
• the woods on the far side of the pasture in paragraph 8

Which sentence provides the strongest evidence that Jim appreciates what his uncles are doing for him?

• The boy cannot hit the baseball to his satisfaction.
• The boy is arm-weary; he swings as hard as he is able.
• "I hit it just about every time," the boy says.
• He has never heard anything so beautiful.

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"The ball drops to the ground at the boy's feet. It lies there stunned, quivering, containing flight beneath its smooth skin."...Why does the author use personification in this quotation?

• The baseball game symbolizes the love of the family.
• The description mimics the boy's disappointment.
• The author is comparing the ball to a bird.
• The author is showing the distance the ball has traveled.

Which line provides the best evidence that Jim has high expectations for himself?

• He does not strike the mighty blow he sees in his mind.
• He blames himself foe the boy's lack of success.
• He does not want it to stop.
• He silently chides himself for being cheap.

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From paragraph 5, the reader can infer that the three uncles-

• think that winning is important
• prefer baseball to all other games
• miss the days of their youth
• used to play baseball professionally

The author's purpose for  writing this selection is to -

• explain the effect Yankee Stadium had on Billy Crystal
• recognize Billy Crystal's achievements as an actor
• illustrate Mickey Mantle's importance to baseball
• promote the public's increased interest in baseball

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The author includes the quotation in paragraph 16 primarily to substantiate the opinion that --

• renovations made to Yankee Stadium in the 1970's were necessary
• baseball can no longer legitimately be considered the national pastime
• Crystal has matured since his first visit to Yankee Stadium
• Yankee Stadium remains a magical place even after major changes

From paragraph 9, the reader can infer that Crystal was --

• not interested in a career as an actor when he was a teenager
• determined to be a professional baseball player
• an incredibly dedicated baseball fan
• interested in baseball primarily as a way to please his father

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Which line provides the strongest evidence that Crystal gained the trust of his childhood hero?

• "I remember saying, 'Who's pitching today, Casey?' and he looked at me and said, 'You are, kid, suit up.'"
• The MIck's loooooooong home run capped an extraordinary day for young Billy--a day that would change his life forever.
• Nearly a half-century after his frist trip there, Yankee Stadium remains one of the most special places in Crystal's world.
• The Mick said on several occasions if anyone ever did produce a movie about him, he'd want it to be Crystal.

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