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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. Which famous baseball player picked Shoeless Joe as the greatest left fielder of all time?
(a) Ty Cobb.
(b) Willie Mays.
(c) Mickey Mantle.
(d) Babe Ruth.

2. Where around the field does Ray sit to watch Shoeless Joe play for the first time?
(a) Along the first base side.
(b) Behind left field.
(c) Along the third base side.
(d) Behind home plate.

3. Where does Ray's father settle after returning from World War I?
(a) Chicago.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Iowa.
(d) New York.

4. What happens while Ray is having dinner at a Greek diner?
(a) A kitchen fire erupts forcing the restaurant to evacuate.
(b) There is a hold-up in the restaurant.
(c) He hears another message from the voice.
(d) Ray gets a phone call from Annie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964" ends, where are Ray and Salinger about to travel?

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

3. What is the third message Ray hears from the voice?

4. What is the voice's second message?

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

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