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

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

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) circle
B) sphere
C) bat
D) globe

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 cheetah
C) a gazelle
D) a panther

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

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

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

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

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

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