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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mrs. Ralph.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dog's Head Harbor?
(a) A library Jenny inadvertently takes over.
(b) The name of a private school.
(c) Jenny's family's estate.
(d) The place where Jenny and Ernie get married.

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

3. What do Garp and Jenny think of Frank Grillparzer?
(a) That he should be better known in the U.S.
(b) That he is overrated.
(c) That he is incredibly talented.
(d) That he's much nicer in person than they would have thought.

4. Who is Mrs. Ralph?
(a) Helen's colleague at the college.
(b) Ralph's babysitter.
(c) Ralph's mother.
(d) A nun who lives next door.

5. What does Garp do at Mrs. Ralph's house in an effort to pass the time until he can take Duncan home?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Write on her very fancy typewriter.
(c) Look through her books.
(d) Wash dishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Helen's glasses every time she watches a wrestling match?

2. What is the name of Garp's oldest son?

3. What sport does Garp eventually end up playing at Steering?

4. Who is the "real" Franz Grillparzer?

5. In what state does Mrs. Ralph appear to be when Garp starts talking to her, after he sneaks over to her house to check on Duncan?

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