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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. There is something different between Ray's field and others he played on during his life. What is it?
(a) The shape of the outfield is different.
(b) The field has lights.
(c) The outfield fence is much higher.
(d) The type of bats.

2. What does the voice first tell Ray in the beginning of the novel?
(a) "If you build it, he will come."
(b) "Go the distance."
(c) "Ease his pain."
(d) "Build a baseball field."

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

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

5. Ray brings up a dream that JD Salinger once described, what was it?
(a) Salinger dreamed about playing baseball in Fenway Park.
(b) Salinger dreamed about playing baseball with Shoeless Joe.
(c) Salinger dreamed about playing at the Polo Grounds.
(d) Salinger dreamed about playing baseball with Mickey Mantle.

Short Answer Questions

1. After returning from the war, which team does Ray's father quickly learn to love?

2. How does Ray describe the crowd at Fenway?

3. Who joins Ray to watch the first game?

4. Where is Ray's gun when he convinces Salinger to join him?

5. Why does Ray stop in Boston before driving to New Hampshire?

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