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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. What is the title of the article about Dr. Graham?
(a) "A Ball Player For A Moment, A Doctor Forever."
(b) "A Player On A Field Of Dreams."
(c) "His Was A Life Of Greatness."
(d) "Magic Of The Moonlight."

2. 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) His first harvest.
(b) Eating a meal with food he grew himself.
(c) Planting corn for the first time.
(d) Planting a garden for Annie.

3. While staying in a hotel in Minneapolis, what does JD Salinger suggest the three of them do?
(a) Break into a ballpark.
(b) Go to a bar to watch a baseball game on TV.
(c) Go swimming.
(d) Go out for a walk.

4. Shoeless Joe instructs Ray to finish a part of the field so that which player can appear?
(a) Chick Gandil.
(b) Buck Weaver.
(c) Eddie Cicotte.
(d) Ray's father.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Ray describes what article of clothing as being "painted on" Annie's skin?

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

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

5. Ray believes the second message from the voice refers to J.D. Salinger. What is J.D. Salinger famous for?

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