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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. When there is no action on the field, how many days does Ray ask Graham, Salinger and Scissons to stay?
(a) One week.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 9 days.

2. Why does Ray stop in Chicago on his road trip to New Hampshire?
(a) To visit the world's tallest building, Sears Tower.
(b) To watch a baseball game at Comiskey Park.
(c) To visit the Baseball Hall of Fame.
(d) He only stops to get gas and something to eat.

3. What does Ray offer Salinger to pursued him to come to the baseball game with him?
(a) Nothing-he uses the gun to force Salinger to join him.
(b) Shoeless Joe's cleats.
(c) A baseball hit by Shoeless Joe.
(d) A clod of grass from Ray's field.

4. What name does Ray call Annie when he continuously looks out his window to see if new players have arrived?
(a) Pollyanna.
(b) Cinderella.
(c) Little Miss Muffet.
(d) Alice in Wonderland.

5. What card game are Salinger, Scisssons and Graham playing when the players return?
(a) Blackjack.
(b) Go Fish.
(c) Poker.
(d) Hearts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Shoeless Joe get his nickname?

2. What is Eddie Scissons' claim to fame?

3. How does a famous baseball writer describe Shoeless Joe Jackson and a piece of his equipment?

4. What does Ray say is his astrological sign?

5. There is something different between Ray's field and others he played on during his life. What is it?

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