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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Oldest Living Chicago Cub.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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."

2. In the first game, why can't Ray see other players' faces?
(a) They are too far away.
(b) The field isn't completed.
(c) They are turned the wrong way.
(d) They don't have faces.

3. Where does Ray believe J.D. Salinger lives?
(a) Boston.
(b) Iowa City.
(c) New Hampshire.
(d) New York.

4. What is the relationship between Ray, Richard and the catcher for the White Sox?
(a) The cather is Richard and Ray's college roommate.
(b) The catcher is Richard and Ray's brother.
(c) The catcher is Richard and Ray's father.
(d) The catcher is Richard and Ray's cousin.

5. What is the third message Ray hears from the voice?
(a) "Find him."
(b) "Go the distance."
(c) "Return to Iowa."
(d) "He is coming."

Short Answer Questions

1. While playing baseball, Eddie was on a team that did what?

2. After seeing the baseball game for the first time, what does Salinger offer Ray?

3. Where around the field does Ray sit to watch Shoeless Joe play for the first time?

4. What is Eddie Scissons' claim to fame?

5. Why is Annie nervous when Ray first comes home from his road trip with Salinger?

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