Casey at the Bat Quiz

What was the score before Casey came up to bat in "Casey at the Bat"?

• Three to two

• Four to two

• Two to one

• Five to four

What did Flynn do in the poem "Casey at the Bat"?

• He struck out

• He hit a single

• He caught a fly ball

• He missed the ball

How did the crowd react when Casey was advancing to the bat?

• They were silent

• They booed

• They cheered loudly

• They left the game

What expression did Casey have as he prepared to bat?

• Nervousness

• Defiance

• Confusion

• Sadness

What does the phrase "That ain't my style," imply about Casey's attitude in the poem?

• He is confident and dismissive.

• He is nervous and unsure.

• He is indifferent and uninterested.

• He is sad and regretful.

What reaction did the crowd have when the umpire called "Strike one!"?

• They cheered loudly for Casey.

• They shouted in anger and disagreement.

• They remained silent and anxious.

• They left the game.

According to the poem, how did Casey react to the tumult around him?

• He became angry and retaliated.

• He ignored the tumult and continued the game.

• He argued with the umpire.

• He gave up and walked away.

What is the final outcome for Casey in the poem?

• Casey hits a home run.

• Casey strikes out.

• Casey wins the game.

• Casey walks to first base.

The poem "Casey at the Bat" begins during ...

• The first inning of the game.

• The first day of the season.

• The last inning of the game.

• The last day of the season.

They thought, “If only Casey could but get a whack at that—We’d put up even money now, with Casey at the bat.” But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,

What is another word for preceded as it is used in the sentences above?

• finish

• obey

• go before

• go after