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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. Ray believes the second message from the voice refers to J.D. Salinger. What is J.D. Salinger famous for?
(a) Banker.
(b) Author.
(c) Baseball manager.
(d) Baseball player.

2. How did Shoeless Joe get his nickname?
(a) We are never told, the name just stuck.
(b) His spikes hurt him so mid-way through the game. he'd take them off and play in his socks.
(c) He ran so fast around the bases that sometimes his shoes would fall off.
(d) He was too poor to buy new shoes so he simply played in his socks.

3. As Ray and Salinger travel towards Boston, why does a policeman pull Ray over?
(a) Ray was speeding to make it to the game on time.
(b) Salinger had put Ray's hazard lights on to alert the police.
(c) Near a blasting zone, a policeman notices that Ray has a broken tail light.
(d) Ray was swerving between lanes because he was so nervous.

4. What condition is the field in when Ray returns from his road trip?
(a) Ragged shape with dandelions and overgrown grass.
(b) The field is gone, it has been replaced by corn.
(c) Good shape because Annie took care of it while he was gone.
(d) Perfect shape with freshly mowed grass.

5. Who does Ray visit at the Carnival?
(a) Gypsy.
(b) Scissons.
(c) William.
(d) Margaret.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before he became a farmer, what did Ray do for a living?

2. After Ray returns from his road trip with Salinger, why is Richard in town?

3. What is Eddie Scissons' claim to fame?

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

5. What position did Ray's father play in the minor leagues?

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