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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Oldest Living Chicago Cub.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the announcer say is the White Sox catcher?
(a) Johnny Kinsella.
(b) Johnny Bench.
(c) Babe Ruth.
(d) Yogi Berra.

2. Where does Moonlight Graham go after the game he plays in for the White Sox on Ray's field is over?
(a) Back into Ray's farmhouse.
(b) Through the gate in center field.
(c) Into town to stay the night.
(d) He sleeps on the field.

3. What does Ray try to avoid at the end of "Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes To Iowa"?
(a) Breaking Shoeless Joe's concentration.
(b) Talking to his wife about the experience.
(c) Stepping onto the field.
(d) Eye contact with Shoeless Joe.

4. What is the second section of the field that Ray completes?
(a) Home plate.
(b) The pitcher's mound.
(c) Center field.
(d) The Dugout.

5. According to Ray, which position player can teach you everything you need to know about a game?
(a) The left fielder.
(b) The pitcher.
(c) The catcher.
(d) The first basemen.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. For Doc Graham, what would have been a real tragedy?

4. In what state is Shoeless Joe seen playing in a "tenth rate commercial league"?

5. What does JD Salinger describe writers as?

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