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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which nurse is in love with the doctor at the orphanage?
(a) Nurse Melissa.
(b) Nurse Edna.
(c) Nurse Angela.
(d) Nurse Beth.

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

4. When Dr. Larch catches Homer searching his office, Dr. Larch tells Homer what in Chapter 3?
(a) He doesn't keep records of the biological mothers.
(b) Get out.
(c) He is not allowed to view the mother's files.
(d) He is no longer his assistant.

5. Where did Wilbur Larch attend medical school?
(a) Cambridge University.
(b) Harvard Medical School.
(c) Exeter College.
(d) Bowdoin College.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. What do Melony and Homer see flying in the air by the river in Chapter 3?

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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