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Catchers (Tom Greve)

Discover the hardest working players in baseball in Catchers (Tom Greve). This book explains why the catcher is so important to the team. Kids will learn about the heavy gear they wear to stay safe behind home plate. You will also find out how they catch fast pitches and help the team win. It is a fantastic book for young baseball fans learning to read.

Lexile: 1050L

Quiz

Câu 1: The baseball glove worn by catchers is called a

mitten.padded glove.pouch.mitt.

Câu 2: A catcher's main job is to

do all of the options listed.catch pitches.throw out base runners trying to steal.keep wild pitches from getting past them.

Câu 3: How important is a catcher in a baseball game?

They can make the difference between the team winning or losing the game.They give the pitcher a target in the strike zone.They have to catch all the pitches or the team loses the game.They have a very difficult job because all the other players rely on them.

Câu 4: The pictures on page 6 show

the types of pitches used in baseball.the appropriate protective gear worn by a catcher.the signals used by catchers to indicate the type of pitch needed.a catcher in action.

Câu 5: The word "OUCH!" on page 4 is

a shout.a sound.an exclamation.a colloquial word.

Câu 6: "Fastball", "curveball" and "change-up" are all

types of balls used in baseball.hand signals.pitching techniques.types of baseball bats.

Quiz

Câu 1: Batters need

strong throwing arms and fast legs.quick reflexes and flexible limbs.tremendous coordination and quick reflexes.sharp eyesight and tremendous coordination.

Câu 2: Why does a catcher wear a mask?

to keep up baseball traditionsto protect the head, face and eyesto protect the skullto protect the face from being struck by a ball

Câu 3: The catcher tries to prevent a player from the other team from

stealing all the bases and scoring a home run.running too fast.hitting the ball.outrunning the ball.

Câu 4: In the bottom right or left corner of each page there is a picture of a baseball because

it is meant to decorate the page.the text is about the game of baseball.each page has information about pitching a baseball.each page has information about catchers who catch the baseball.

Câu 5: The word "reflexes" on page 10 refers to

a person's ability to move or react.a person's muscular strength.a person's ability to run quickly.a person's ability to catch a ball.

Câu 6: Another word for "squat" on page 10 is

poised.comfortable.hunched.crouched.

Quiz

Câu 1: Approximately how fast can a ball be pitched in a baseball game?

100 miles per hour100 miles per minute161 miles per hour100 kilometers per hour

Câu 2: Mike Piazza is famous for

hitting more home runs than any other catcher.being a good sportsman.his good sportsmanship.playing baseball skillfully.

Câu 3: Why is the position of being a "catcher" so physically taxing?

Catchers are constantly on the run throughout the game.Catchers have to be alert, crouch, run and face danger in order to catch or stop a very fast moving ball.Catchers expend a lot of energy running and catching the ball.Catchers have to catch the ball as well as bat.

Câu 4: The picture on page 14 shows

how catchers crouch in a baseball game.a young baseball player in a crouched position ready to catch a ball.the kind of protective gear worn by catchers in a baseball game.the mitt used to catch a baseball.

Câu 5: Another word for "avoid" on page 14 is

heal.deter.prevent.stop.

Câu 6: The word "plate" in the title is

another name for base.another word for mask.a word meaning dish.another name for home base.

Quiz

Câu 1: Why does a catcher squat?

to stay level with the strike zoneto enable him to watch the ball more carefullyto enable him to catch the ball in mid airto rest in between running so he doesn't become too tired

Câu 2: If you want to start learning how to be a catcher you need to

like playing catch and not mind getting some bumps and bruises.be a good sport and not be argumentative.exercise everyday to ensure you are strong enough.like crouching, running, batting and catching.

Câu 3: What is the umpire's job?

to maintain order in the gameto expel anyone who argues or breaks the rulesto peer over the catcher's shoulder to watch the gameto watch the game carefully to ensure all rules are followed and to call balls and strikes

Câu 4: The title of this chapter is addressing

all catchers.ambitious children.base runners.the reader.

Câu 5: The word "throw" on page 19 is

a verb meaning to pitch.an adjective describing a pitch.a verb meaning casting a ball.a noun meaning a ball that has been cast.

Câu 6: Another word for "respectful" on page 20 is

kind.sweet.polite.nice.