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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Melony picks up what while she and Homer are hanging out in one of the abandoned buildings by the river in Chapter 3?
(a) A frog.
(b) A rock.
(c) A snake.
(d) A stick.

3. What orphan from the orphanage had respiratory problems causing him/her to sleep in a special tent to help with breathing?
(a) Fuzzy Stone.
(b) Homer.
(c) Wally Worthington.
(d) Melony.

4. Who is the founder and doctor of the hospital who runs the orphanage in the novel?
(a) Dr. Ray Kendall.
(b) Dr. Wally Richmond.
(c) Dr. Homer Wells.
(d) Dr. Wilbur Larch.

5. What is the birth name of Wally's mother in the novel?
(a) Monica Williams.
(b) Becky Stewart.
(c) Alice Bean.
(d) Tiffany Rogers.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a graduation gift from high school, Wilbur's father bought him what?

2. What is the book that Dr. Larch chooses for Homer to read to the girls at the orphanage?

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

4. Dr. Larch applies for an obstetrics position in his home town of what in Chapter 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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