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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. During the argument in "The Oldest Living Chicago Cub" between Mark and Ray, what is revealed about Eddie Scissons?
(a) The real Eddie Scissons died fifteen years ago.
(b) Scissons never played for the Chicago Cubs.
(c) Eddie is scizophrinic.
(d) Eddie Scissons never owned the farm.

2. Having arrived in Moonlight Graham's town, what medical condition does Ray believe he and Salinger had contracted?
(a) Exhaustion.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Restless leg syndrome.
(d) Post-fantasy depression.

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

4. How and where does Ray first meet Annie?
(a) In Iowa; Annie was the daughter of Ray's landlady.
(b) In Berkeley, CA; they meet in college.
(c) In Iowa; Ray was on a road trip.
(d) In Chicago, IL; at a baseball game.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position player is Ray excited to see finally appear on the field?

2. While playing baseball, Eddie was on a team that did what?

3. What does Ray say is his astrological sign?

4. Why does Ray stop in Boston before driving to New Hampshire?

5. What does Ray offer Salinger to pursued him to come to the baseball game with him?

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