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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Oldest Living Chicago Cub.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Annie convince her mother to reveal Mark's plans?
(a) By telling her if she lies, she'll go to Hell.
(b) By having Karin ask her.
(c) By bribing her.
(d) By saying women should stick together.

2. Why does a banker call Eddie Scissons about Ray's mortgage payments?
(a) Ray was asking for a loan for a tractor to mow the baseball field.
(b) Ray was asking for a loan to build new bleachers for the field.
(c) Ray had gone bankrupt while on his road trip.
(d) Mark was trying to pressure Annie into selling the farm.

3. Who is Mark?
(a) Annie's brother.
(b) Ray's brother.
(c) Ray's cousin.
(d) Annie's father.

4. What does Shoeless Joe watch for during a game?
(a) The batter's feet.
(b) The pitcher's arm.
(c) The sign from the catcher.
(d) The angle of the batter's bat.

5. Why does Ray stop in Boston before driving to New Hampshire?
(a) To make sure he has baseball tickets in hand when he asks JD Salinger to the game.
(b) To visit the "Oldest living Cub" Eddie Scissons.
(c) To attend a baseball game-he wants to visit Fenway alone.
(d) Boston is simply along his travel route.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object does Ray treat with reverence as he touches it?

2. How long does it take Ray to achieve the right turf?

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

4. 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?

5. What is the relationship between Ray, Richard and the catcher for the White Sox?

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