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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could JD Salinger write an article about that would make its members weep with pride?
(a) A yacht club.
(b) A restaurant across the street from the ball park.
(c) A church they drove past on their drive.
(d) A country club located near Fenway Park.

2. In the beginning of the book, how does Ray prevent his grass from being ruined in a freeze?
(a) Trick question! The turf is ruined by a freeze.
(b) By spraying water on it to freeze it.
(c) By mowing it in the middle of the night to knock the frost off.
(d) By keeping the floodlights on to keep it above freezing.

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

4. 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 field has lights.
(d) The outfield fence is much higher.

5. Where does Ray go to learn more about taking care of a baseball field?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) New York.
(d) Iowa City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ray's gun when he convinces Salinger to join him?

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

3. What does Ray feel is ironic about Fenway Park?

4. What happens while Ray is having dinner at a Greek diner?

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

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