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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Minor Heroism by Allan Gurganus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of car does the narrator of Rock Springs steal?
(a) A grey Continental.
(b) A cranberry Mercedes.
(c) A black Cadillac.
(d) A white Corvette.

2. Where does the narrator, Cheryl and Edna spend the night when their car breaks down?
(a) A Marriott.
(b) A Super 8.
(c) A Day's Inn.
(d) A Ramada.

3. Who are Louise's two girl friends in high school?
(a) Joan and Harriet.
(b) Jean and Melanie.
(c) Jessica and Marie.
(d) Joan and Marjorie.

4. In what condition does Varig arrive at Tusend Hjem on the night of the meeting?
(a) He is unable to speak English.
(b) He is exhausted.
(c) He is drunk.
(d) He is alone and afraid.

5. What did Louise sneak out of the kitchen when she was a young child?
(a) Homemade chocolate chip cookies.
(b) Diet cola.
(c) Peanut butter sandwiches.
(d) Her mother's diet pills.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Emily first meet Willi Varig?

2. What do Nick and Karen do on Sundays?

3. Who is Little Duke?

4. To whom was Robert married?

5. What does Louise have hidden in the back of her closet behind her stuffed animals?

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