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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Rapture of J.D. Salinger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could JD Salinger write an article about that would make its members weep with pride?
(a) A restaurant across the street from the ball park.
(b) A country club located near Fenway Park.
(c) A church they drove past on their drive.
(d) A yacht club.

2. How does Annie convince her mother to reveal Mark's plans?
(a) By bribing her.
(b) By telling her if she lies, she'll go to Hell.
(c) By having Karin ask her.
(d) By saying women should stick together.

3. Why does Ray stop in Chicago on his road trip to New Hampshire?
(a) To watch a baseball game at Comiskey Park.
(b) He only stops to get gas and something to eat.
(c) To visit the Baseball Hall of Fame.
(d) To visit the world's tallest building, Sears Tower.

4. Who saves Karin as she is choking on a hot dog bun?
(a) Ray.
(b) Gypsy.
(c) Shoeless Joe.
(d) Moonlight Graham.

5. Where is Eddie Scissons buried?
(a) Behind the dugouts.
(b) In left field.
(c) He is cremated.
(d) In the cemetery in Iowa City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in Moonlight Graham's first at bat on Ray's field?

2. At the end of the novel, what happens to the baseball field as the players leave?

3. What is Eddie Scissons wearing when he dies?

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

5. At the end of the novel, Ray turns and looks at the baseball field to see it ___________.

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