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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes to Iowa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ray go to learn more about taking care of a baseball field?
(a) New York.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Iowa City.

2. Which famous baseball player picked Shoeless Joe as the greatest left fielder of all time?
(a) Ty Cobb.
(b) Willie Mays.
(c) Mickey Mantle.
(d) Babe Ruth.

3. Who first notices Shoeless Joe when he appears on the field?
(a) Ray.
(b) Annie.
(c) Karin.
(d) Ray's dog.

4. How did Shoeless Joe get his nickname?
(a) We are never told, the name just stuck.
(b) His spikes hurt him so mid-way through the game. he'd take them off and play in his socks.
(c) He was too poor to buy new shoes so he simply played in his socks.
(d) He ran so fast around the bases that sometimes his shoes would fall off.

5. What does Shoeless Joe watch for during a game?
(a) The batter's feet.
(b) The angle of the batter's bat.
(c) The sign from the catcher.
(d) The pitcher's arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter One, what does Shoeless Joe mistake Ray's field for?

2. What does Ray try to avoid at the end of "Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes To Iowa"?

3. Ray describes what article of clothing as being "painted on" Annie's skin?

4. There is something different between Ray's field and others he played on during his life. What is it?

5. As the first game comes to an end, what does Shoeless Joe ask Ray?

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