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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Rapture of J.D. Salinger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ray build the door that all the ball players walk through at the end of each game?
(a) Behind first base.
(b) Behind the dugout.
(c) Left-center field.
(d) Right-center field.

2. How did Ray keep the field a secret from Eddie Scissons for three years?
(a) Annie would distract Eddie by flirting with him.
(b) Ray was never invited over since he built the field.
(c) Eddie did know about the field.
(d) By parking on the other side of the farmhouse.

3. What is the title of the article about Dr. Graham?
(a) "A Player On A Field Of Dreams."
(b) "Magic Of The Moonlight."
(c) "A Ball Player For A Moment, A Doctor Forever."
(d) "His Was A Life Of Greatness."

4. What season is it when Ray finishes building the full field?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

5. At the end of the novel, what is JD Salinger's wish?
(a) To have a family like Ray's.
(b) To be left alone.
(c) To play at the Polo Grounds.
(d) To write again.

Short Answer Questions

1. For Doc Graham, what would have been a real tragedy?

2. Ray brings up a dream that JD Salinger once described, what was it?

3. In "The Rapture of JD Salinger", what does Salinger counsel Ray about?

4. At the end of the novel, who does Shoeless Joe ask to go with the other players through the doorway?

5. Ray describes what article of clothing as being "painted on" Annie's skin?

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