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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through What He Wanted to Be When He Grew Up.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jenny respond to Garp's crush on Helen?
(a) She writes Garp a long letter.
(b) She threatens Helen.
(c) She attempts to keep them apart.
(d) She writes Helen a long letter.

2. What is the name of Helen's older sister?
(a) Elena.
(b) Emma.
(c) Helen doesn't have any siblings.
(d) Ellen.

3. How do Jenny's parents respond to her decision to drop out of college?
(a) They are proud of her for taking a stand.
(b) They are grateful because now they can save money.
(c) They are embarrased for her.
(d) She never tells them she drops out.

4. What is Steering?
(a) A women's shelter.
(b) The name of a street.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A private boy's school.

5. What does Garp not like in some sports?
(a) Having to play on a team.
(b) Using a ball.
(c) Running.
(d) Using a racket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jenny's role at Steering?

2. Who comes to Jenny's rescue after she is assaulted in the movie theater?

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

4. Where do the initials "T.S" (in T.S. Garp's name) come from?

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

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