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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 does the father in the story Minor Heroism do for a living?
(a) He is a desk sergeant.
(b) He is an insurance salesman.
(c) He is a used car dealer.
(d) He is an attorney.

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

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

4. What do Robert and the husband end up doing at the end of the television show?
(a) Eating blueberry pie.
(b) Drawing a picture together.
(c) Going to sleep.
(d) Calling out for a pizza.

5. What does Robert call the husband?
(a) Yo.
(b) Bub.
(c) Mac.
(d) Bud.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Emily first meet Willi Varig?

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

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

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

5. Who is Little Duke?

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