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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. As he approaches New Hampshire, Ray has a flashback to a lecture he once heard about JD Salinger. Who is giving the lecture?
(a) A professor of his from Iowa State.
(b) An un-named teacher.
(c) His brother in law, Mark.
(d) His father, John.

2. What was Doc Graham's wife's name?
(a) Bea.
(b) Kristy.
(c) Alice.
(d) Abigail.

3. How and where does Ray first meet Annie?
(a) In Berkeley, CA; they meet in college.
(b) In Iowa; Annie was the daughter of Ray's landlady.
(c) In Chicago, IL; at a baseball game.
(d) In Iowa; Ray was on a road trip.

4. What does Ray consider doing when he is not invited through the door?
(a) Go through the door uninvited.
(b) Deadbolt the door so players can't get in or out.
(c) Destroy the field.
(d) Turn off the lights

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does a banker call Eddie Scissons about Ray's mortgage payments?

2. What euphemistic phrase do Ray and Annie use to describe what is beyond the door?

3. Why is Shoeless Joe Jackson confused to see Moonlight Graham in the stands?

4. Who was the first person Ray tells that Salinger has been invited to go through the door?

5. What color is the lock on the doorway in the field?

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