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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. 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 drunk.
(c) He is exhausted.
(d) He is alone and afraid.

2. In Minor Heroism, where in the house does Bryan sit and draw his pictures?
(a) On the living room table.
(b) On the floor of his room.`
(c) At the dining room table.
(d) At his father's desk.

3. What does Louise have hidden in the back of her closet behind her stuffed animals?
(a) Pictures of thin women.
(b) Candy.
(c) Books on dieting.
(d) Colas.

4. To whom was Robert married?
(a) Betty.
(b) Beulah.
(c) Bernice.
(d) Sandra.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Minor Heroism, who is posing in the famous picture with the narrator's father?

2. What does the older son in Minor Heroism do for a living?

3. As A Vintage Thunderbird opens, who are the people driving from Virginia to New York?

4. Who is Louise's close friend in college?

5. What show does Robert and his hosts end up watching on television?

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