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1. How does Ray's father describe Shoeless Joe's playing at the beginning of the novel?

Ray's father describes Shoeless Joe as having put on weight and missing the speed he once had, but still able to hit like he could in his prime.

2. Describe the instructions Ray received at the beginning of the book.

The only instructions Ray ever received was the voice telling him twice "If you build it, he will come," and a vision he saw of the completed field in his cornfield.

3. Describe Annie's appearance.

Annie is described as having cayenne pepper colored red hair. Ray estimates that she has at least a million freckles covering her face and arms, and always is wearing blue jeans.

4. At the beginning of the novel, would you describe Ray's farming as a commercial success? Why or why not?

At the beginning of the novel, Ray's farming would not be described as a commercial success. Ray is concerned with the cost of building the field, only concentrating on one section of left field because it's all he can afford. Ray also mentions a few times that he operates his farm within an inch of bankruptcy.

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