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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes to Iowa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ray describes what article of clothing as being "painted on" Annie's skin?
(a) An Iowa State sweatshirt.
(b) A small cross.
(c) Tennis shoes.
(d) Blue jeans.

2. Which baseball team does both Ray and his father loathe?
(a) Chicago White Sox.
(b) New York Giants.
(c) New York Yankees.
(d) Brooklyn Dodgers.

3. When Shoeless Joe first talks with Ray, how does he describe being banned from baseball?
(a) Like losing a child.
(b) Like having a part of him amputated.
(c) Like dying.
(d) Like being in war.

4. Who does Ray suggest could play with Shoeless Joe and the others?
(a) His father.
(b) Babe Ruth.
(c) Ty Cobb.
(d) Lou Gherig.

5. Who joins Ray to watch the first game?
(a) Ray's dog.
(b) Karin.
(c) No one.
(d) Annie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How and where does Ray first meet Annie?

2. At the end if of the first game, Shoeless Joe mentions "the others." Who is he referring to?

3. In the beginning of the book, how does Ray prevent his grass from being ruined in a freeze?

4. What does Ray say is his astrological sign?

5. How did Shoeless Joe get his nickname?

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