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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. In "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964", we learn about a member of Ray's family. Who is this person?
(a) A twin brother named Richard.
(b) A sister named Abigail.
(c) A cousin also named Ray.
(d) An older brother named Matthew.

2. Ray has another flash back to a confrontation with Mark. How does Mark tease Ray about his finances?
(a) He teases Mark about his inability to play softball despite having his own baseball field.
(b) He jokes that Ray will find diamonds in his field.
(c) He says that Ray could afford his farm if he was a better farmer.
(d) He jokes that a baseball knows more about farming than Ray does.

3. After returning from the war, which team does Ray's father quickly learn to love?
(a) Chicago White Sox.
(b) Chicago Cubs.
(c) New York Yankees.
(d) New York Giants.

4. What happens as Ray leaves his seat at the game in "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964"?
(a) JD Salinger asks to leave the game early.
(b) Ray knocks over a concession worker.
(c) Ray is distracted and walks into a steel girder.
(d) Someone sitting next to him spills their drink on Ray's lap.

5. As the first game comes to an end, what does Shoeless Joe ask Ray?
(a) "Where did your father play baseball?"
(b) "Can I come back again?"
(c) "Is this heaven?"
(d) "Where is the rest of the field?"

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end if of the first game, Shoeless Joe mentions "the others." Who is he referring to?

2. What does Ray try to avoid at the end of "Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes To Iowa"?

3. What could JD Salinger write an article about that would make its members weep with pride?

4. What does Ray feel is ironic about Fenway Park?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Annie's appearance.

3. In The Rapture of J.D. Salinger, what does Salinger promise Ray? Why is this significant?

4. In The Rapture of J.D. Salinger, Salinger says he wants to "touch the perfect dream." Describe what the "perfect dream" might be for Salinger.

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

6. Why do Ray and J.D. Salinger drive to Chisholm, Minnesota?

7. What is Dr. Graham's most private wish?

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

9. At the end of the novel, why does Ray feel that he should be asked to go with the baseball players through the outfield fence?

10. What false tale does Eddie tell Ray?

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