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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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