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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Assassin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Charlotte die?
(a) Her kidnapper kills her.
(b) She is hit by a taxi.
(c) She kills herself by drinking poison.
(d) She succumbs to cancer.

2. Who is the author of the book Mrs. Ralph has in her car?
(a) John Irving.
(b) Garp.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Dostoevsky.

3. What is the name of Mrs. Ralph's husband?
(a) Mrs. Ralph is no longer married in the novel.
(b) James.
(c) Michael.
(d) Peter.

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

5. What is Stewart Percy's formal role at Steering?
(a) Chief doctor.
(b) We never learn.
(c) School secretary.
(d) School chef.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Garp enters Mrs. Ralph's house for the first time, what does she ask Garp to do?

2. What ultimately happens to the cat in the story Garp tells Walt?

3. How can Garp and Helen's first conversations best be described?

4. How does Garp spend his time when he first arrives in Vienna?

5. What item of Mrs. Ralph's clothing does Garp likely ruin when he catches her speeding?

(see the answer key)

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