A) in the new stadium
B) in Jose's front yard
C) at the playground
D) at the baseball field

A) Jose has been having trouple hitting the ball.
B) Carmen is a better ballplayer
C) Mr. Mendez lost his job.
D) They haven't gotten over the death of Mrs. Mendez.

A) He wants to do better than his sister.
B) Hewants his team to admire him.
C) He's afraid of the coach.
D) He thinks it will please his dad.

A) globe
B) sphere
C) circle
D) bat

A) He wishes he had practiced more baseball.
B) He consideres quitting baseball.
C) He is glad his dad isn't there to see him.
D) He thinks his team will be upset.

A) an eagle
B) a gazelle
C) a cheetah
D) a panther

A) The Bulls strike out.
B) Jose drops the ball.
C) Jose slams a home run.
D) A grounder skitters through T.V.'s legs.

A) all of Turtleneck's strikes
B) his own batting average
C) Ted Jackson's fly balls
D) all the team's wins and losses

A) getting a high batting average
B) joining the minors one day
C) catching fly balls
D) helping the coach

A) that Joses skips baseball practice
B) that Jose has a low batting average
C) that Jose goes against his dad's wishes
D) that Jose continues to make excuses

A) baby-sitting
B) hitting home runs
C) cheering for Jose's team
D) baking brownies

A) he wants Jose to pitch
B) Jose's strength is as an outfielder
C) nobody could be as good as he was
D) Jose is no good at baseball