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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. Ray describes falling in love with Iowa as a religious experience, but why can't he talk about it?
(a) It's too personal to talk about.
(b) Ray isn't very religious and doesn't know if it was "real" or not.
(c) Ray never talks about it.
(d) It's hard to talk about a religious experience when you are being sprayed with a hose.

2. What does Ray say is his astrological sign?
(a) Steal.
(b) Taurus.
(c) Hit and run.
(d) Gemini.

3. Where does Ray's father settle after returning from World War I?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York.
(d) Iowa.

4. What position did Ray's father play in the minor leagues?
(a) Pitcher.
(b) Left field.
(c) Catcher.
(d) First base.

5. Who sees "Shoeless" Joe Jackson play baseball while he is still alive?
(a) Ray's Father.
(b) Annie.
(c) Ray.
(d) Karin.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter One, what does Shoeless Joe mistake Ray's field for?

2. How did Shoeless Joe get his nickname?

3. There is something different between Ray's field and others he played on during his life. What is it?

4. After returning from the war, which team does Ray's father quickly learn to love?

5. At the end if of the first game, Shoeless Joe mentions "the others." Who is he referring to?

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