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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Life and Times of Moonlight Graham.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what title does Moonlight Graham sign a questionnaire?
(a) Moonlight.
(b) Reverend.
(c) Dr. Graham.
(d) Hall of Famer.

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

3. For Doc Graham, what would have been a real tragedy?
(a) If he lived in a different town.
(b) If he never met his wife.
(c) If he never got to play at all in the majors.
(d) If he had only been a doctor for five minutes.

4. How many times did Moonlight Graham come to bat in the majors?
(a) Never.
(b) Ten times.
(c) Once.
(d) Twenty times.

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) He runs too fast for his shoes to stay on.
(c) His bat cracks like Zues' lightning.
(d) His glove is the place where triples go to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ray go to learn more about taking care of a baseball field?

2. In "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964", we learn about a member of Ray's family. Who is this person?

3. What happens after the seventh inning stretch in "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964"?

4. What was Doc Graham's wife's name?

5. What is the title of the article about Dr. Graham?

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