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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964", we learn about a member of Ray's family. Who is this person?
(a) A sister named Abigail.
(b) A cousin also named Ray.
(c) An older brother named Matthew.
(d) A twin brother named Richard.

2. There is something different between Ray's field and others he played on during his life. What is it?
(a) The field has lights.
(b) The outfield fence is much higher.
(c) The type of bats.
(d) The shape of the outfield is different.

3. In the beginning of the book, how does Ray prevent his grass from being ruined in a freeze?
(a) By keeping the floodlights on to keep it above freezing.
(b) By mowing it in the middle of the night to knock the frost off.
(c) By spraying water on it to freeze it.
(d) Trick question! The turf is ruined by a freeze.

4. Why does Ray stop in Boston before driving to New Hampshire?
(a) To make sure he has baseball tickets in hand when he asks JD Salinger to the game.
(b) To attend a baseball game-he wants to visit Fenway alone.
(c) Boston is simply along his travel route.
(d) To visit the "Oldest living Cub" Eddie Scissons.

5. What profession is the hitch hiker who Ray and JD Salinger pick up?
(a) A mechanic.
(b) A writer.
(c) A farmhand.
(d) A baseball player.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ray pull from his wallet to give to JD Salinger?

3. Ray describes falling in love with Iowa as a religious experience, but why can't he talk about it?

4. What is the name of the hitch-hiker Ray and JD Salinger pick up?

5. What could JD Salinger write an article about that would make its members weep with pride?

(see the answer key)

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