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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. As A Vintage Thunderbird opens, who are the people driving from Virginia to New York?
(a) Mick and Susan.
(b) Nick and Lauren.
(c) Nick and Karen.
(d) Mick and Karen.

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

3. What does Bryan tell his father to do with the picture he has drawn?
(a) He tells his father to keep it.
(b) He tells his father to give it back to him.
(c) He tells his father to throw it away.
(d) He tells his father to put it up on the wall.

4. In Minor Heroism, what happens between father and son one New Year's Eve that shocks the father?
(a) In frsutration the father called his son names.
(b) His son knocked him to the ground.
(c) His son told him he was getting married.
(d) In anger the father hit his son.

5. Who is Little Duke?
(a) Edna's uncle.
(b) The name of the restaurant.
(c) A stray cat.
(d) The narrator's daughter's dog.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the father in the story Minor Heroism do for a living?

3. What does Robert call the husband?

4. What does the husband in Cathedral find disconcerting about Robert?

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

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