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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 he approaches New Hampshire, Ray has a flashback to a lecture he once heard about JD Salinger. Who is giving the lecture?
(a) A professor of his from Iowa State.
(b) His father, John.
(c) His brother in law, Mark.
(d) An un-named teacher.

2. In "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964", we learn about a member of Ray's family. Who is this person?
(a) An older brother named Matthew.
(b) A twin brother named Richard.
(c) A cousin also named Ray.
(d) A sister named Abigail.

3. Where does Ray believe J.D. Salinger lives?
(a) Boston.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) New York.
(d) Iowa City.

4. Ray believes the second message from the voice refers to J.D. Salinger. What is J.D. Salinger famous for?
(a) Banker.
(b) Author.
(c) Baseball player.
(d) Baseball manager.

5. How does Ray describe the crowd at Fenway?
(a) As crazed mob.
(b) As a wave of green and white.
(c) As a flock of seagulls.
(d) As a congregation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ray's father settle after returning from World War I?

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

3. What name does JD Salinger ask Ray to call him?

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

5. What does Salinger ask Ray multiple times before he agrees to join him at the baseball game?

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