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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the prostitute dies, her daughter comes to see Dr. Larch and hands him a brown bottle that contains a solution promising to do what in Chapter 2?
(a) Cause miscarriages.
(b) Induce sleep.
(c) Cure cancer.
(d) Relieve headaches.

2. By what age is Homer learning to be a doctor, seen a live birth, learned how to perform abortions, and having routine sex with Melony in Chapter 3?
(a) 13.
(b) 16.
(c) 18.
(d) 14.

3. The nurses keep mentioning in the novel that the doctor is named after what?
(a) A type of rock.
(b) A bird of prey.
(c) A fish.
(d) A tree.

4. In Chapter 3, the first book Homer reads to the boys is what?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Grey's Anatomy.
(c) David Copperfield.
(d) Jane Eyre.

5. In what state is "The Cider House Rules" set?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Montana.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Maine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What college did Wilbur Larch attend for his undergraduate degree?

2. What was the name of John Irving's first novel?

3. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Larch delivers babies where?

4. Homer keeps the photograph shown to him by Melony hidden where in Chapter 3?

5. When did John Irving win the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his script "The Cider House Rules"?

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