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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In The Oldest Living Chicago Cub, why is Mark so desperate to buy Ray's farm?
(a) Ray's farm is the only section that hasn't sold to Ray and his partners.
(b) Ray's farm has the best view of the river.
(c) Mark wants to help Annie's family.
(d) Mark wants to punish Ray for embarressing him.

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

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(c) The field is gone, it has been replaced by corn.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

5. When there is no action on the field, how many days does Ray ask Graham, Salinger and Scissons to stay?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) 9 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) One week.

6. What is the name of the hitch-hiker Ray and JD Salinger pick up?
(a) Archie Graham.
(b) Jerry Kinsella.
(c) Ray Salinger.
(d) Joseph Graham.

7. After seeing the baseball game for the first time, what does Salinger offer Ray?
(a) To help finish buidling the outfield wall.
(b) To help bring the mortgage up to date.
(c) To bring Richard back to the farm.
(d) To write a novel about Ray's field.

8. While playing baseball, Eddie was on a team that did what?
(a) Hit five homeruns in a row.
(b) Turned a triple play.
(c) Pitched back to back perfect games.
(d) Won the world series.

9. Who does the announcer say is the White Sox catcher?
(a) Johnny Bench.
(b) Yogi Berra.
(c) Babe Ruth.
(d) Johnny Kinsella.

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

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

12. In "The Oldest Living Chicago Cub", what did Eddie sell to Mark?
(a) Ray's mortgage.
(b) A tractor.
(c) Shoeless Joe's cleats.
(d) An autographed baseball.

13. After returning from their first expedition in Chisholm, Ray has another dream about Eddie. What figure is in the dream?
(a) A black angel.
(b) A scarlet bird.
(c) A black butterfly.
(d) A dark horse.

14. Where does Moonlight Graham go after the game he plays in for the White Sox on Ray's field is over?
(a) He sleeps on the field.
(b) Into town to stay the night.
(c) Through the gate in center field.
(d) Back into Ray's farmhouse.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. JD Salinger begins to tell strangers his identity. What is their general reaction?

4. How does Ray get through the locked door?

5. What position player is Ray excited to see finally appear on the field?

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