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

2. In what state is Shoeless Joe seen playing in a "tenth rate commercial league"?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) New York.
(c) MIchigan.
(d) Iowa.

3. At the end if of the first game, Shoeless Joe mentions "the others." Who is he referring to?
(a) Other players banned from baseball.
(b) Other players from Iowa.
(c) Other Hall of Fame players.
(d) Other All-Star players.

4. How long does it take Ray to achieve the right turf?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) One summer.
(d) Three years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Shoeless Joe first talks with Ray, how does he describe being banned from baseball?

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

3. Who does Ray suggest could play with Shoeless Joe and the others?

4. How did Shoeless Joe get his nickname?

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

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