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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 does Ray pull from his wallet to give to JD Salinger?
(a) A picture of Ray's baseball field.
(b) A fan letter written to Salinger.
(c) All of the words the voice has spoken to him written down on paper.
(d) Moonlight Graham's baseball card.

2. Doc Graham asks Ray if he is what kind of inanimate object?
(a) A baseball.
(b) A magnet.
(c) A compass.
(d) A glove.

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

4. Salinger hopes Ray will not begrudge him the chance to _____________.
(a) "Wish upon a star."
(b) "Touch the perfect dream."
(c) "Relive his childhood."
(d) "Dream a little dream."

5. In his second vision, what professional baseball park is Ray seated in?
(a) Fenway Park in Boston.
(b) The Polo Grounds in New York.
(c) Yankee Stadium in New York.
(d) Comiskey Park in Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Ray ask if JD Salinger eats soybeans?

3. What team would Salinger like to try out for once he goes through the door?

4. How would you describe the relationship between Salinger and Ray at the end of the novel?

5. Why does Ray stop in Boston before driving to New Hampshire?

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