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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes to Iowa.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who first notices Shoeless Joe when he appears on the field?
(a) Ray.
(b) Karin.
(c) Annie.
(d) Ray's dog.

3. How many times does Ray hear the voice's first instructions?
(a) Once.
(b) Three times.
(c) Five times.
(d) Twice.

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

5. At the end of Chapter One, what does Shoeless Joe mistake Ray's field for?
(a) Comiskey Park.
(b) The first field he ever played on.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Yankee Stadium.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position did Ray's father play in the minor leagues?

2. Ray describes falling in love with Iowa as a religious experience, but why can't he talk about it?

3. How did Shoeless Joe get his nickname?

4. Which famous baseball player picked Shoeless Joe as the greatest left fielder of all time?

5. How does a famous baseball writer describe Shoeless Joe Jackson and a piece of his equipment?

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