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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. Who joins Ray to watch the first game?
(a) Annie.
(b) Karin.
(c) No one.
(d) Ray's dog.

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

3. As the first game comes to an end, what does Shoeless Joe ask Ray?
(a) "Where did your father play baseball?"
(b) "Can I come back again?"
(c) "Where is the rest of the field?"
(d) "Is this heaven?"

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

5. According to Ray, which position player can teach you everything you need to know about a game?
(a) The catcher.
(b) The pitcher.
(c) The left fielder.
(d) The first basemen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does Ray hear the voice's first instructions?

2. Before he became a farmer, what did Ray do for a living?

3. Where does Ray go to learn more about taking care of a baseball field?

4. In the beginning of the book, how does Ray prevent his grass from being ruined in a freeze?

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

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