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

2. In Cathedral, who is Robert?
(a) The wife's uncle.
(b) The wife's blind friend.
(c) The wife's grandfather.
(d) The wife's brother.

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

4. In Talk of Heroes, Who is Willi Varig?
(a) A famous Norwegian war hero.
(b) Emily's husband.
(c) A Vietnam veteran.
(d) The director of the church.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Robert call the husband?

3. Who is Little Duke?

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

5. Where does the narrator, Cheryl and Edna spend the night when their car breaks down?

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