Lost in the Ivy

Lost in the Ivy Trivia Quiz

For each question below, click on the circle next to the correct answer.

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the bottom of the page. Note that all of the answers can be found either

on this website or in the book. Have fun!

Question #1

When did the Chicago Cubs last win the World Series?

A. 1708
B. 1808
C. 1908
D. 1945

Question #2
Lost in the Ivy author Randy Richardson began college studying?

A. Creative Writing
B. English Literature
C. Journalism
D. Aviation

Question #3
What is the nickname of ex-Cubs outfield Karl Rhodes?

A. Buffy
B. Muffy
C. Tuffy
D. Dusty

Question #4
What farm animal put a curse on the Cubs in 1945?

A. Donkey
B. Billy Goat
C. Cow
D. Pig

Question #5
What is Lost in the Ivy protagonist Charley Hubbs's profession?

A. Gardener
B. Baseball Player
C. Journalist
D. Exotic Dancer

Question #6
What happens if a baseball is "lost in the ivy" at Wrigley Field?

A. It's a live ball; the hitter can circle the bases
B. It's a ground-rule double; the hitter advances only to second base
C. It's an automatic out
D. The game is called

Question #7
What was the reason ex-Cubs ballgirl Marla Collins lost her job?

A. She made too many fielding errors
B. She had an affair with Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray
C. She pocketed baseballs and sold them on eBay
D. She posed nude for Playboy

Question #8
What is a die-hard?

A. A Bruce Willis action flick
B. A car battery
C. A Cubs loyalist
D. All of the above