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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Rapture of J.D. Salinger.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What team would Salinger like to try out for once he goes through the door?
(a) Cubs.
(b) Yankees.
(c) White Sox.
(d) Giants.

3. After returning from the war, which team does Ray's father quickly learn to love?
(a) New York Giants.
(b) Chicago White Sox.
(c) Chicago Cubs.
(d) New York Yankees.

4. As they reach Iowa, what does Ray tell JD Salinger they need to pick up?
(a) Groceries.
(b) Baseball cleats.
(c) A relief pitcher.
(d) Grass seed.

5. What sound startles Ray as he watches the first game on the field?
(a) The crack of a bat as he was busy watching Shoeless Joe.
(b) A screen door slamming shut.
(c) The ball ricocheting against the outfield wall.
(d) A scream of a wild animal.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the novel, what does Salinger admit to Ray?

2. Who first notices Shoeless Joe when he appears on the field?

3. In "The Rapture of JD Salinger", what does Salinger counsel Ray about?

4. Why does a banker call Eddie Scissons about Ray's mortgage payments?

5. How did Ray keep the field a secret from Eddie Scissons for three years?

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