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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. How did Moonlight Graham get that nickname?
(a) He walked outside at night with his uniform on.
(b) He was born during a blue moon.
(c) There was a lunar eclipse the first time he came to bat in the minors.
(d) No one knows, he'd just always been called that.

2. After interviewing people of the town, what does Ray compare memories of Doc Graham to?
(a) Colored bottles that Ray and Annie dug up from their yard.
(b) A package of baseball cards held together by a rubber band.
(c) Ears of corn growing on a stalk.
(d) Family pictures kept in a box.

3. What position player is Ray excited to see finally appear on the field?
(a) Second baseman.
(b) Catcher.
(c) Pitcher.
(d) Center fielder.

4. What is Eddie Scissons' claim to fame?
(a) That he was the last person to bat at the Polo Grounds.
(b) That he used to play baseball with Shoeless Joe.
(c) That he is the oldest living Chicago Cub.
(d) That he was the first designated hitter inducted into the Hall of Fame.

5. What name does JD Salinger ask Ray to call him?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Sal.
(c) JD.
(d) Jerry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Moonlight Graham's first name?

2. What business office do Ray and JD Salinger first visit to investigate Moonlight Graham?

3. After Ray returns from his road trip with Salinger, why is Richard in town?

4. Who does the announcer say is the White Sox catcher?

5. What kind of car does Ray drive?

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