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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In The Oldest Living Chicago Cub, why is Mark so desperate to buy Ray's farm?

2. What is the title of the article about Dr. Graham?

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

4. How many times did Moonlight Graham come to bat in the majors?

5. What does Ray pull from his wallet to give to JD Salinger?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Shoeless Joe, some characters can see the "magic," while others cannot. In an essay, analyze who can see the magic and those that can't. What qualities do those who can see the magic possess?

Essay Topic 2

The setting significantly affects the plot of a novel. In an essay, analyze the role of setting including a description of the setting of Shoeless Joe, how the setting can change the novel, and examples of how the novel would be different if the setting were to change.

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is a literary device used to give meaning to an object beyond the obvious. Write an essay that analyzes a symbol used in Shoeless Joe. Include a description of the symbol and how it is used in the novel.

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