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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. After returning from the war, which team does Ray's father quickly learn to love?
(a) New York Giants.
(b) New York Yankees.
(c) Chicago White Sox.
(d) Chicago Cubs.

2. There is something different between Ray's field and others he played on during his life. What is it?
(a) The type of bats.
(b) The shape of the outfield is different.
(c) The outfield fence is much higher.
(d) The field has lights.

3. In the first game, why can't Ray see other players' faces?
(a) They are turned the wrong way.
(b) They don't have faces.
(c) The field isn't completed.
(d) They are too far away.

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

5. Which baseball team does both Ray and his father loathe?
(a) New York Giants.
(b) Chicago White Sox.
(c) Brooklyn Dodgers.
(d) New York Yankees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sees "Shoeless" Joe Jackson play baseball while he is still alive?

2. What does Ray say is his astrological sign?

3. How long does it take Ray to achieve the right turf?

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

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

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