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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of John Irving's novels have been adapted to film?
(a) 7.
(b) 10.
(c) 13.
(d) 5.

2. Homer's first foster family returns him to the orphanage because of what reason?
(a) He never cries.
(b) He is silent.
(c) He swears.
(d) He is violent.

3. Homer keeps the photograph shown to him by Melony hidden where in Chapter 3?
(a) Under his mattress.
(b) In a desk.
(c) Behind a bookshelf.
(d) Behind a mirror.

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

5. The third family that adopts Homer does so when he is how old?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was John Irving born?

2. What woman from a high-society family in Boston invites Dr. Larch to a croquet party in Chapter 2?

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

4. Wilbur Larch was born in what era?

5. Melony picks up what while she and Homer are hanging out in one of the abandoned buildings by the river in Chapter 3?

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