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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Rapture of J.D. Salinger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Oldest Living Chicago Cub", what did Eddie sell to Mark?
(a) Shoeless Joe's cleats.
(b) An autographed baseball.
(c) A tractor.
(d) Ray's mortgage.

2. Ray describes falling in love with Iowa as a religious experience, but why can't he talk about it?
(a) Ray isn't very religious and doesn't know if it was "real" or not.
(b) Ray never talks about it.
(c) It's too personal to talk about.
(d) It's hard to talk about a religious experience when you are being sprayed with a hose.

3. At the end if of the first game, Shoeless Joe mentions "the others." Who is he referring to?
(a) Other players from Iowa.
(b) Other players banned from baseball.
(c) Other Hall of Fame players.
(d) Other All-Star players.

4. Why is Shoeless Joe Jackson confused to see Moonlight Graham in the stands?
(a) Shoeless Joe only knew Graham as an older Doctor.
(b) Graham is Shoeless Joe's cousin.
(c) Graham should be playing in the game.
(d) Shoeless Joe has no idea who Graham is.

5. What must Eddie have in his coffee?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Bacon.
(c) Eggshells.
(d) Creme.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Shoeless Joe first talks with Ray, how does he describe being banned from baseball?

2. What does Ray buy in Des Moines?

3. Where is Eddie Scissons buried?

4. What does Salinger ask Ray multiple times before he agrees to join him at the baseball game?

5. What does Shoeless Joe watch for during a game?

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