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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Walt Catches Cold.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose student paper is Helen caught reading one night when Garp realizes she's not in bed?
(a) Cushie Percy's.
(b) Alice Harrison's.
(c) Michael Milton's.
(d) Pooh Percy's.

2. Who chooses Garp's sport at Steering?
(a) The dean.
(b) He is assigned.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Garp picks a sport out of a hat.

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

4. What kind of car do the Garps own?
(a) A really old station wagon that looks like a hearse.
(b) A Volvo.
(c) A Ford truck.
(d) A BMW.

5. What is the name of the college Jenny drops out of?
(a) Boston University.
(b) Wellesley.
(c) Smith.
(d) We never learn the school's name.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the cat continue to do to the dog in the story Garp tells Walt?

2. Who is Mr. Tinch?

3. Who is "Cushie"?

4. What is Garp wearing when he heads out in the middle of the night to check on Duncan at Ralph's house?

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

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