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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. When there is no action on the field, how many days does Ray ask Graham, Salinger and Scissons to stay?
(a) One week.
(b) 10 days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) 9 days.

2. What happens in Moonlight Graham's first at bat on Ray's field?
(a) He hits a single.
(b) He reaches on an error.
(c) He hits a homerun.
(d) He flies out.

3. Ray describes what article of clothing as being "painted on" Annie's skin?
(a) A small cross.
(b) Tennis shoes.
(c) An Iowa State sweatshirt.
(d) Blue jeans.

4. At the end of the novel, what does Salinger promise Ray?
(a) That he will send pictures.
(b) That he will write again.
(c) That he will talk to Ray's father.
(d) That he will come back and tell Ray about heaven.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As they reach Iowa, what does Ray tell JD Salinger they need to pick up?

2. What famous ballpark does Salinger suggest might be through the door?

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

4. According to Ray, which position player can teach you everything you need to know about a game?

5. In a flashback, Ray remembers the first time he met Eddie Scissons. Where did he meet him?

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