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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fat Girl by Andre Dubus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Michael and Delores first find they have in common?
(a) They both loved Italian food.
(b) They both own guns.
(c) They both have cats.
(d) They both were married twice before.

2. What is Walter's problem?
(a) He is having an affair.
(b) He is dying of cancer.
(c) He is an alcoholic.
(d) He is losing his memory.

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

4. In River of Names, who is the narrator's lover?
(a) Bill.
(b) Jesse.
(c) Marie.
(d) Thom.

5. How does the protagonist in Tall Tales from the Mekong Deltareact when Lenny shows up at her house unannounced?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is thrilled.
(c) She is curious.
(d) She is nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Cathedral, who is Robert?

2. When did Emily first meet Willi Varig?

3. What did Louise sneak out of the kitchen when she was a young child?

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

5. In The Darling, what is Dolores Starr's unusual occupation?

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