12-1---Baseball(unit12.1)Test

In "Baseball", what object served as first base?

• a base

• a bat

• a stone

• a piece of cardboard

What do you learn about the circumstances of Garcia's childhood from his account of playing baseball?

• he had many siblings

• his friends attended private school

• he grew up in a poor neighborhood

• he was wealthy as a child

What basic idea does Garcia convey to the readers?

• baseball is a great sport

• running around the neighborhood is fun

• playing baseball being poor is fun

• imagination and creativity provide healthy experiences

What had uncle Adolfo given to the author of "Baseball".

• a baseball

• an autograph

• an expensive baseball glove

• a brand new uniform

What did Father Zabala know about baseball?

• he knew that it was America's favorite pastime

• he only knew the children's version of he game of baseball

• he knew all the rules

• he knew all famous baseball players

How was the distance from home plate to first base determined?

• guessing

• counting steps

• using a tape measure

• accepting the final word of Matías, Juan or Cota

Why does García does not mention anyone losing or winning?

• he did not keep the score

• he was too busy chasing the other kids

• he forgot to do it

• he thought that playing and enjoying the game was what mattered the most

What is the title of the story?

• Uncle Adolfo and Baseball

• A game of baseball

• Baseball

• Garcia's baseball story

What pieces of equipment did Garcia and his friends have for their game?

• A mesquite stick for a bat, one base, and a ball that Garcia's Uncle, Alfredo had given him.

• A baseball bat, a brand new glove, and new cleats

• nothing at all

• A catcher's mitt

Is Garcia's essay an...

• historical event?

• autobiography?

• persuasive piece of work?

• descriptive essay?