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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When was the Louvre Palace built?
2. What New York City newsreel production company had Berg had contracted to film the sights of his second trip to Japan?
3. How old was Moe Berg when he begged his mother to let him start school?
4. Where was Moe Berg invited to attend spring training in 1932?
5. To what team was Moe Berg loaned in the second half of the season in 1924, where he shone on a losing team?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Moe Berg do to earn a high impression from John McGraw in Chapter 4, "Robin in Paris"? What academic pursuits did Moe Berg attain in Paris?
2. Where did Moe Berg go to work after quitting baseball, as described in Chapter 1, "The Public Berg: Professor Moe"?
3. What led to Moe Berg becoming a permanent catcher for the White Sox in Chapter 5, "Good Field, No Hit"?
4. How does the author describe Moe Berg's impact on those around him in the Prologue?
5. How is Moe Berg's relationship with the press described in Chapter 1, "The Public Berg: Professor Moe"? What were Berg's academic qualities?
6. What baseball teams approached Moe Berg after college graduation in Chapter 3, "The Stiff Collar"? Who did Moe Berg sign with?
7. When did Bernard Berg immigrate to America in Chapter 2, "Youth: Runt Wolfe"? What job did he take?
8. Describe Dr. Sam Berg. What was his relationship with his brother Moe?
9. What led to Moe Berg's second Japan trip in Chapter 7, "Strange Foreigner with Camera"? What other ballplayers went on the tour?
10. What led to Moe Berg's first trip to Japan in Chapter 7, "Strange Foreigner with Camera"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe John Kieran and his role in creating and perpetuating the image of Moe Berg. When did Kieran first meet Berg?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the later years of Moe Berg's life. Where and how did Berg die? What legacy did he leave behind?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the camera Moe Berg brought with him to Japan and on MovietoneNews, with whom he'd signed a contract. What was Berg commissioned to film?
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