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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. 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 shape of the outfield is different.
(d) The type of bats.

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

3. Before leaving on his trip, who helps Ray tend to the field in the spring?
(a) His neighbor, South Paw.
(b) Shoeless Joe.
(c) A retired farmer named Chesty.
(d) His brother in law, Mark.

4. What happens as Ray leaves his seat at the game in "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964"?
(a) Ray is distracted and walks into a steel girder.
(b) JD Salinger asks to leave the game early.
(c) Someone sitting next to him spills their drink on Ray's lap.
(d) Ray knocks over a concession worker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ray say is his astrological sign?

2. Who hears the second message from the voice?

3. What does Ray feel is ironic about Fenway Park?

4. Why does Ray stop in Chicago on his road trip to New Hampshire?

5. In the first game, why can't Ray see other players' faces?

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