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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. As Shoeless Joe talks about playing in the major leagues, Ray remembers falling in love with the land of Iowa. What is his memory of?
(a) Eating a meal with food he grew himself.
(b) Planting corn for the first time.
(c) Planting a garden for Annie.
(d) His first harvest.

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

3. How did Shoeless Joe get his nickname?
(a) He ran so fast around the bases that sometimes his shoes would fall off.
(b) His spikes hurt him so mid-way through the game. he'd take them off and play in his socks.
(c) We are never told, the name just stuck.
(d) He was too poor to buy new shoes so he simply played in his socks.

4. How and where does Ray first meet Annie?
(a) In Berkeley, CA; they meet in college.
(b) In Chicago, IL; at a baseball game.
(c) In Iowa; Ray was on a road trip.
(d) In Iowa; Annie was the daughter of Ray's landlady.

5. How does a famous baseball writer describe Shoeless Joe Jackson and a piece of his equipment?
(a) His eyes never met a pitch he couldn't hit.
(b) His bat cracks like Zues' lightning.
(c) He runs too fast for his shoes to stay on.
(d) His glove is the place where triples go to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ray describes falling in love with Iowa as a religious experience, but why can't he talk about it?

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

3. What name does Ray call Annie when he continuously looks out his window to see if new players have arrived?

4. The first time Shoeless Joe arrives on the field, who is the first one to greet him?

5. Who hears the second message from the voice?

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