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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Eddie Scissons buried?

2. Why does a banker call Eddie Scissons about Ray's mortgage payments?

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

4. Why is Annie nervous when Ray first comes home from his road trip with Salinger?

5. How did Ray keep the field a secret from Eddie Scissons for three years?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, analyze what genre Shoeless Joe is. What evidence from the text supports your opinion? Is it only one genre or a combination?

Essay Topic 2

Write an expository essay giving an overview of the Black Sox scandal. Include key players, evidence against the players and Shoeless Joe's role. Include whether or not you think Shoeless Joe was guilty. What evidence is there against him?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the reading of the novel, we have analyzed the development of the plot. In an essay, summarize the key events of the novel and what elements of plot they are. Include exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution.

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