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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Garp have his first extra-marital affair with?
(a) His doctor.
(b) One of his housecleaners.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) One of his son's babysitters.

2. What body part does Garp lose to Bonkers?
(a) A piece of his scalp where the hair never grows again.
(b) Part of his calf muscle.
(c) Part of his ear.
(d) Part of his finger.

3. Why do the Fletchers eventually move away from the Garps?
(a) Because Alice unexpectedly becomes a very famous author.
(b) Because Harrison is caught having an affair with a student.
(c) Because Alice becomes very ill and needs better doctors.
(d) Because Harrison gets a better job somewhere else.

4. What final act prompts Garp to take Duncan home from Mrs. Ralph's house?
(a) The arrival of the police.
(b) A very bad feeling Garp has.
(c) A phone call from Helen.
(d) Mrs. Ralph's incessant yelling.

5. What is the name of Garp's older sister?
(a) Stewart.
(b) Garp doesn't have any siblings.
(c) Walt.
(d) Jameson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Alice give Garp about why she can't write?

2. During her affair with a student, where do Helen's bruises come from?

3. Who is "Cushie"?

4. What does Mr. Tinch encourage Garp to do?

5. Who is the author of the book Mrs. Ralph has in her car?

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