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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The World According to Bensenhaver.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What horrible event is the center of _The World According to Bensenhaver_?
(a) John Irving's rape trial.
(b) Helen Fields' rape.
(c) Hope Standish's rape.
(d) Jenny Duncan's rape.

2. Who is the main character in _The World According to Bensenhaver_?
(a) John Irving.
(b) Jenny Duncan.
(c) Helen Fields.
(d) Hope Standish.

3. How does Garp spend his time when he first arrives in Vienna?
(a) Exploring all the city has to offer.
(b) Writing in the library.
(c) Going out on the club scene.
(d) Staying in the hotel writing.

4. While Duncan is spending the night with Ralph, Garp has a dream about Duncan. Where are Garp and Duncan in that dream?
(a) In a field.
(b) Back at Steering.
(c) On an airplane.
(d) In the future--Duncan is in college.

5. What does Jenny notably compliment a prostitute on?
(a) Her dignity.
(b) Her fur muff.
(c) Her shoes.
(d) Her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the dog is Garp's story to Walt chained to?

2. What does the cat continue to do to the dog in the story Garp tells Walt?

3. What does Jenny think of her son's lust?

4. What has happened to Mr. Bensenhaver's wife?

5. What does Jenny pay a prostitute for?

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