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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 _____________."
(a) Baseball.
(b) Movies.
(c) Music.
(d) Family.

2. How did Ray keep the field a secret from Eddie Scissons for three years?
(a) Annie would distract Eddie by flirting with him.
(b) By parking on the other side of the farmhouse.
(c) Ray was never invited over since he built the field.
(d) Eddie did know about the field.

3. Ray calls Annie from their brief stay at a motel. What does Annie tell Ray?
(a) That there hasn't been a baseball game since he left.
(b) That the corn is crowning.
(c) That Karin lost her first tooth.
(d) The Mark is trying to buy the farm.

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

5. Having found out about the life of Dr. Graham, why can't JD Salinger return home to New Hampshire?
(a) He wants to see Ray's field for himself.
(b) He heard another message from the voice.
(c) Ray has kidnapped him and won't let him leave.
(d) He wants to move from New Hampshire to Iowa.

6. Why does a banker call Eddie Scissons about Ray's mortgage payments?
(a) Mark was trying to pressure Annie into selling the farm.
(b) Ray was asking for a loan to build new bleachers for the field.
(c) Ray was asking for a loan for a tractor to mow the baseball field.
(d) Ray had gone bankrupt while on his road trip.

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

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

9. After Ray returns from his road trip with Salinger, why is Richard in town?
(a) Richard heard the voice telling him to visit.
(b) Ray's mother died and Richard is giving him the news.
(c) Annie invited Richard to visit.
(d) Richard works for a carnival that has stopped in town.

10. What team did Moonlight Graham play for in the majors?
(a) San Francisco Giants.
(b) Minnesota Twins.
(c) New York Yankees.
(d) New York Giants.

11. In what year did Moonlight Graham play in the majors?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1925.
(c) 1905.
(d) 1900.

12. What did Doc Graham always carry with him?
(a) His perscription pad.
(b) His briefcase.
(c) His umbrella.
(d) His stethescope.

13. What object does Ray treat with reverence as he touches it?
(a) A turnstile from the Polo Grounds.
(b) An original manuscript of Salinger's.
(c) A baseball hit by Willie Mays.
(d) Black Betty; Shoeless Joe's bat.

14. Where do Ray and JD Salinger plan to stop on their way from Chisholm to Iowa?
(a) An unnamed minor leauge ball park.
(b) Nowhere, Annie asked them to come straight home.
(c) A Twins game.
(d) A White Sox Game.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Ray and JD Salinger go first to investigate Moonlight Graham's career?

2. Ray leaves JD Salinger alone in the hotel room and goes for a walk. How does Ray come across Doc Graham?

3. What does Ray expect to find in the Iowa City library after Eddie's funeral?

4. What condition is the field in when Ray returns from his road trip?

5. While staying in a hotel in Minneapolis, what does JD Salinger suggest the three of them do?

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