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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chick Gandil first appears, how is he described?
(a) Like a bull pawing the ground.
(b) Like a solider guarding a fort.
(c) Like a teacher pacing back and forth.
(d) Like an angel floating around the base.

2. As "They Tore Down the Polo Grounds in 1964" ends, where are Ray and Salinger about to travel?
(a) Clevland.
(b) Iowa.
(c) New York.
(d) Minnesota.

3. At the end of Chapter One, what does Shoeless Joe mistake Ray's field for?
(a) Yankee Stadium.
(b) Comiskey Park.
(c) Heaven.
(d) The first field he ever played on.

4. In the beginning of the book, how does Ray prevent his grass from being ruined in a freeze?
(a) By keeping the floodlights on to keep it above freezing.
(b) By mowing it in the middle of the night to knock the frost off.
(c) Trick question! The turf is ruined by a freeze.
(d) By spraying water on it to freeze it.

5. There is something different between Ray's field and others he played on during his life. What is it?
(a) The field has lights.
(b) The shape of the outfield is different.
(c) The outfield fence is much higher.
(d) The type of bats.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his second vision, what professional baseball park is Ray seated in?

2. Ray has another flash back to a confrontation with Mark. How does Mark tease Ray about his finances?

3. What name does Ray call Annie when he continuously looks out his window to see if new players have arrived?

4. What is the third message Ray hears from the voice?

5. The first time Shoeless Joe arrives on the field, who is the first one to greet him?

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