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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Rock Springs by Richard Ford.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Talk of Heroes, Who is Willi Varig?
(a) A Vietnam veteran.
(b) A famous Norwegian war hero.
(c) Emily's husband.
(d) The director of the church.

2. In The Fat Girl, what did Louise's mother start talking to her about when Louise was eight years old?
(a) Her career.
(b) Watching her weight.
(c) Attending high school.
(d) Attending college.

3. As A Vintage Thunderbird opens, who are the people driving from Virginia to New York?
(a) Nick and Karen.
(b) Mick and Karen.
(c) Nick and Lauren.
(d) Mick and Susan.

4. Who does Louise marry when she is thin?
(a) Randy.
(b) Robert.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Richard.

5. In River of Names, what does the narrator's lover accuse her of?
(a) Being unfaithful.
(b) A poor attitude toward marriage.
(c) An interest in other families.
(d) A fascination with violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Walter's problem?

2. In River of Names, what is the narrator certain she does not want to do?

3. What do Nick and Karen do on Sundays?

4. What do Michael and Delores first find they have in common?

5. What color was the vintage Thunderbird?

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