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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Ray and Salinger travel towards Boston, why does a policeman pull Ray over?

2. In his second vision, what professional baseball park is Ray seated in?

3. In what state is Shoeless Joe seen playing in a "tenth rate commercial league"?

4. When Chick Gandil first appears, how is he described?

5. Where does Ray's father settle after returning from World War I?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Ray observes after the seventh inning stretch at Fenway Park.

2. At the Minneapolis Twins ballpark, how do Ray, Salinger and Archie get into the stadium at night?

3. What is Eddie wearing when he is found dead?

4. What false tale does Eddie tell Ray?

5. Describe Annie's appearance.

6. Describe the time travel experience Ray has where he meets Dr. Graham.

7. In The Rapture of J.D. Salinger, Salinger says he wants to "touch the perfect dream." Describe what the "perfect dream" might be for Salinger.

8. When coming back into Iowa, why does Ray want to pick up Eddie Scissons?

9. What happens when Ray and Richard approach their father?

10. While at the Minneapolis Twins ballpark, what does Ray ask Salinger and Archie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using what you have learned about characterization, write a character analysis of one of the main characters. Include the following: a description, actions, relationship to other characters, motives, strengths and weaknesses.

Essay Topic 2

Conflict is a critical literary element in narrative writing. Analyze the conflict in Shoeless Joe. What type of conflict is it? What is the conflict? How does it further the story line? Use specific examples from the text to prove your point.

Essay Topic 3

In an essay, examine the role of dynamic and static characters in the novel Shoeless Joe. Who are the dynamic characters? Static?

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