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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Shoeless Joe Jackson confused to see Moonlight Graham in the stands?
(a) Shoeless Joe only knew Graham as an older Doctor.
(b) Graham should be playing in the game.
(c) Shoeless Joe has no idea who Graham is.
(d) Graham is Shoeless Joe's cousin.

2. With what title does Moonlight Graham sign a questionnaire?
(a) Dr. Graham.
(b) Hall of Famer.
(c) Moonlight.
(d) Reverend.

3. How does Ray know Eddie?
(a) Eddie knew Ray's father.
(b) Ray bought Eddie's farm.
(c) Eddie is Ray's neighbor.
(d) Eddie is Annie's Godfather.

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

5. Who saves Karin as she is choking on a hot dog bun?
(a) Ray.
(b) Moonlight Graham.
(c) Shoeless Joe.
(d) Gypsy.

6. What is Ray and Richard's relationship?
(a) Twin brothers.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Father/Son.
(d) Uncle/Nephew.

7. JD Salinger begins to tell strangers his identity. What is their general reaction?
(a) They either don't know who he is or confuse him for other writers.
(b) JD keeps his identity secret.
(c) They accuse him of lying.
(d) They immediately tell their friends to come quickly to meet a living legend.

8. Why does Ray ask if JD Salinger eats soybeans?
(a) Ray was simply making random conversation.
(b) They were driving by a soy bean field at the time.
(c) They are Ray's favorite food.
(d) Mark gave a lecture saying that's all Salinger ever eats.

9. What position player is Ray excited to see finally appear on the field?
(a) Center fielder.
(b) Second baseman.
(c) Pitcher.
(d) Catcher.

10. What happens in Moonlight Graham's first at bat on Ray's field?
(a) He reaches on an error.
(b) He flies out.
(c) He hits a homerun.
(d) He hits a single.

11. In "The Oldest Living Chicago Cub", while Ray, Salinger and Graham are making breakfast, who calls them on the phone?
(a) Salinger's son.
(b) Gypsy.
(c) Richard.
(d) Mark.

12. What additional message did the voice give JD Salinger?
(a) "Fulfill the dream."
(b) "Bottle the moonlight."
(c) "Start writing again."
(d) Nothing, he only heard "Go the distance."

13. What kind of car does Ray drive?
(a) A Datsun.
(b) A Toyota.
(c) A Chevrolet.
(d) A Dodge.

14. What must Eddie have in his coffee?
(a) Creme.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Bacon.
(d) Eggshells.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Having arrived in Moonlight Graham's town, what medical condition does Ray believe he and Salinger had contracted?

2. Where do Ray and JD Salinger plan to stop on their way from Chisholm to Iowa?

3. During the argument in "The Oldest Living Chicago Cub" between Mark and Ray, what is revealed about Eddie Scissons?

4. When there is no action on the field, how many days does Ray ask Graham, Salinger and Scissons to stay?

5. At the end of "The Oldest Living Chicago Cub", Salinger gives a speech. Complete the following sentence: "I don't have to tell you that the one constant through all the years has been _____________."

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