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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 question is on the bottom of the form the Baseball Hall of Fame sends to every player who has ever played in the Major Leagues?
(a) If you could choose any team, which team would you have liked to have played for?
(b) What was your favorite part about playing in the majors?
(c) If you had to do it all over again, would you play professional baseball?
(d) What will you tell your kids about your time playing baseball?

2. In a flashback, Ray remembers the first time he met Eddie Scissons. Where did he meet him?
(a) Montana.
(b) Iowa City.
(c) St. Pauls.
(d) Chicago.

3. Where is Ray's gun when he convinces Salinger to join him?
(a) In his coat pocket aimed at Salinger.
(b) He forgot the gun in Iowa.
(c) In the trunk of his car.
(d) In the car's glove box.

4. What was Doc Graham's wife's name?
(a) Bea.
(b) Kristy.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Alice.

5. What name does JD Salinger ask Ray to call him?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Jerry.
(c) JD.
(d) Sal.

Short Answer Questions

1. After returning from the war, which team does Ray's father quickly learn to love?

2. While staying in a hotel in Minneapolis, what does JD Salinger suggest the three of them do?

3. What could JD Salinger write an article about that would make its members weep with pride?

4. How long did Moonlight Graham play in the majors?

5. How does Ray determine what year it is as he is talking with Doc Graham?

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