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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 season is it when Ray finishes building the full field?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

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

3. Ray brings up a dream that JD Salinger once described, what was it?
(a) Salinger dreamed about playing baseball with Mickey Mantle.
(b) Salinger dreamed about playing baseball in Fenway Park.
(c) Salinger dreamed about playing baseball with Shoeless Joe.
(d) Salinger dreamed about playing at the Polo Grounds.

4. The first time Shoeless Joe arrives on the field, who is the first one to greet him?
(a) Ray, Annie, and Karin.
(b) No one; he disappears before anyone approaches.
(c) Annie and Ray.
(d) Ray.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What could JD Salinger write an article about that would make its members weep with pride?

2. Ray describes what article of clothing as being "painted on" Annie's skin?

3. What does Ray offer Salinger to pursued him to come to the baseball game with him?

4. What does Ray try to avoid at the end of "Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes To Iowa"?

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

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