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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. Where does Moonlight Graham go after the game he plays in for the White Sox on Ray's field is over?
(a) Through the gate in center field.
(b) Into town to stay the night.
(c) Back into Ray's farmhouse.
(d) He sleeps on the field.

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

3. When there is no action on the field, how many days does Ray ask Graham, Salinger and Scissons to stay?
(a) 9 days.
(b) One week.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) 10 days.

4. What card game are Salinger, Scisssons and Graham playing when the players return?
(a) Blackjack.
(b) Poker.
(c) Go Fish.
(d) Hearts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Ray and JD Salinger plan to stop on their way from Chisholm to Iowa?

2. At the end of "The Oldest Living Chicago Cub", Salinger gives a speech. Complete the following sentence: "I don't have to tell you that the one constant through all the years has been _____________."

3. Where do Ray and JD Salinger go first to investigate Moonlight Graham's career?

4. After interviewing people of the town, what does Ray compare memories of Doc Graham to?

5. Shoeless Joe instructs Ray to finish a part of the field so that which player can appear?

(see the answer key)

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