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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a graduation gift from high school, Wilbur's father bought him what?
(a) A plane ticket.
(b) A night with a prostitute.
(c) A new car.
(d) A watch.

2. What is the name of the city where the orphanage is in "The Cider House Rules"?
(a) St. Cloud's.
(b) Bangor.
(c) Grey Rock.
(d) Portland.

3. Homer discovers the abortions that take place at the orphanage when he discovers what in a wastebasket?
(a) A fetus.
(b) A scalpel.
(c) A medical bill.
(d) A medical report.

4. What was the name of John Irving's first novel?
(a) Setting Free the Bears.
(b) The 158-Pound Marriage.
(c) The Water-Method Man.
(d) The World According to Garp.

5. What woman from a high-society family in Boston invites Dr. Larch to a croquet party in Chapter 2?
(a) Olive Worthington.
(b) Mrs. Grogan.
(c) Mrs. Channing-Peabody.
(d) Grace Lynch.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was "The World According to Garp" published?

2. Who is one of the nurses who works in the boys' division of the hospital orphanage and who tries to never repeat names when naming the babies?

3. Where did Wilbur Larch attend medical school?

4. In Chapter 2, Dr. Larch returns to the hospital with a girl how old who is pregnant by her father?

5. When Homer reaches what age do the doctor and nurses fear he will learn about the abortions in Chapter 2?

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