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

2. In Rock Springs, what is the narrator's daughter's name?
(a) Susan.
(b) Lacy.
(c) Edna.
(d) Cheryl.

3. In The Fat Girl, what did Louise's mother start talking to her about when Louise was eight years old?
(a) Her career.
(b) Attending college.
(c) Attending high school.
(d) Watching her weight.

4. In Minor Heroism, who is posing in the famous picture with the narrator's father?
(a) Betty Grable.
(b) The Andrews Sisters.
(c) Marilyn Monroe.
(d) Audrey Hepburn.

5. Who does Louise marry when she is thin?
(a) Richard.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Robert.
(d) Randy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what condition does Varig arrive at Tusend Hjem on the night of the meeting?

2. In Minor Heroism, what happens between father and son one New Year's Eve that shocks the father?

3. In Minor Heroism, where in the house does Bryan sit and draw his pictures?

4. When did Emily first meet Willi Varig?

5. What does Bryan tell his father to do with the picture he has drawn?

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