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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ray has another flash back to a confrontation with Mark. How does Mark tease Ray about his finances?
(a) He jokes that Ray will find diamonds in his field.
(b) He jokes that a baseball knows more about farming than Ray does.
(c) He says that Ray could afford his farm if he was a better farmer.
(d) He teases Mark about his inability to play softball despite having his own baseball field.

2. What does Shoeless Joe watch for during a game?
(a) The angle of the batter's bat.
(b) The pitcher's arm.
(c) The sign from the catcher.
(d) The batter's feet.

3. Ray brings up a dream that JD Salinger once described, what was it?
(a) Salinger dreamed about playing at the Polo Grounds.
(b) Salinger dreamed about playing baseball with Mickey Mantle.
(c) Salinger dreamed about playing baseball with Shoeless Joe.
(d) Salinger dreamed about playing baseball in Fenway Park.

4. The first time Shoeless Joe arrives on the field, who is the first one to greet him?
(a) No one; he disappears before anyone approaches.
(b) Ray.
(c) Ray, Annie, and Karin.
(d) Annie and Ray.

5. Who does Ray suggest could play with Shoeless Joe and the others?
(a) His father.
(b) Babe Ruth.
(c) Lou Gherig.
(d) Ty Cobb.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Ray believes the second message from the voice refers to J.D. Salinger. What is J.D. Salinger famous for?

3. In "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964", we learn about a member of Ray's family. Who is this person?

4. How does Ray describe the crowd at Fenway?

5. Where does Ray believe J.D. Salinger lives?

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