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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Ray call Annie when he continuously looks out his window to see if new players have arrived?
(a) Alice in Wonderland.
(b) Cinderella.
(c) Little Miss Muffet.
(d) Pollyanna.

2. What could JD Salinger write an article about that would make its members weep with pride?
(a) A restaurant across the street from the ball park.
(b) A church they drove past on their drive.
(c) A country club located near Fenway Park.
(d) A yacht club.

3. How many times does Ray hear the voice's first instructions?
(a) Three times.
(b) Five times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Once.

4. What does Ray offer Salinger to pursued him to come to the baseball game with him?
(a) A clod of grass from Ray's field.
(b) Shoeless Joe's cleats.
(c) A baseball hit by Shoeless Joe.
(d) Nothing-he uses the gun to force Salinger to join him.

5. As Ray and Salinger travel towards Boston, why does a policeman pull Ray over?
(a) Ray was speeding to make it to the game on time.
(b) Salinger had put Ray's hazard lights on to alert the police.
(c) Near a blasting zone, a policeman notices that Ray has a broken tail light.
(d) Ray was swerving between lanes because he was so nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964", we learn about a member of Ray's family. Who is this person?

2. What does the voice first tell Ray in the beginning of the novel?

3. According to Ray, which position player can teach you everything you need to know about a game?

4. Who sees "Shoeless" Joe Jackson play baseball while he is still alive?

5. There is something different between Ray's field and others he played on during his life. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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