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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ray buy in Des Moines?
(a) An autographed baseball.
(b) Bases.
(c) A gun.
(d) Grass seed.

2. What does Shoeless Joe watch for during a game?
(a) The angle of the batter's bat.
(b) The batter's feet.
(c) The pitcher's arm.
(d) The sign from the catcher.

3. What could JD Salinger write an article about that would make its members weep with pride?
(a) A church they drove past on their drive.
(b) A restaurant across the street from the ball park.
(c) A country club located near Fenway Park.
(d) A yacht club.

4. Ray believes the second message from the voice refers to J.D. Salinger. What is J.D. Salinger famous for?
(a) Baseball player.
(b) Baseball manager.
(c) Author.
(d) Banker.

5. Before leaving on his trip, who helps Ray tend to the field in the spring?
(a) His brother in law, Mark.
(b) Shoeless Joe.
(c) His neighbor, South Paw.
(d) A retired farmer named Chesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ray stop in Chicago on his road trip to New Hampshire?

2. What season is it when Ray finishes building the full field?

3. In "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964", we learn about a member of Ray's family. Who is this person?

4. In the beginning of the book, how does Ray prevent his grass from being ruined in a freeze?

5. What happens as Ray leaves his seat at the game in "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Karin chokes on a hot dog bun?

2. Ray received directions from a "voice." What directions did he receive and did he complete his tasks?

3. Describe Ray's second vision after hearing the message, "Ease his pain."

4. What happens to Ray as he is walking through the South Side of Chicago on his way to the baseball game?

5. When coming back into Iowa, why does Ray want to pick up Eddie Scissons?

6. Describe the instructions Ray received at the beginning of the book.

7. As Ray and Salinger leave Chisholm, who do they pick up?

8. Would Moonlight Graham rather be a doctor or a baseball player?

9. At the Twins game, what does Salinger hear that Ray does not? How does this make Ray feel?

10. What is Ray's response when he hears Shoeless Joe ask Salinger if he would like to go out with the players after the game?

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