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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Eternal Husband.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unique band of characters are in Garp's first important story?
(a) People who paint only with their toes.
(b) Zany librarians.
(c) People who don't have eyes but who can still see somehow.
(d) A circus troupe.

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

3. What household duties does Garp usually take care of?
(a) Cooking only.
(b) None of them--he's the man.
(c) Childcare, cleaning, and cooking.
(d) Managing their finances only.

4. Why does Helen not attend Steering?
(a) Girst aren't allowed.
(b) Helen does in fact attend Steering.
(c) She doesn't want to go.
(d) She isn't admitted.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Ellen James that made her famous?

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

3. Where do Garp and Jenny plan to go after Garp's graduation?

4. What is the name of Garp's older sister?

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

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