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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 is Mr. Tinch?
(a) Helen's father.
(b) The former dean.
(c) Garp's English teacher.
(d) Garp's uncle.

2. What means of transportation does Garp not like to take while in Vienna?
(a) The bus.
(b) Taxis.
(c) Bicycling.
(d) Carpool vans.

3. What moves so that the dog ends up being closer to the cat in the story Garp tells Walt?
(a) The truck moves a little each day.
(b) The owner moves the stake in the ground.
(c) There is an earthquake and the street moves a little.
(d) The cat mistakenly moves too close.

4. Who is the "real" Franz Grillparzer?
(a) A famous chef in Vienna.
(b) Jenny and Garp's crazy neighbor.
(c) A famous sculptor.
(d) A famous Viennese poet and dramatist.

5. Who is Harrison Fletcher having an affair with?
(a) Another professor at a different university.
(b) His personal chef.
(c) A student.
(d) A babysitter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Garp doing when he gets stuck in the gutter?

2. What happens to Walt as a result of the car accident in his driveway?

3. In Garp's dream, what does Duncan need to do?

4. While Duncan is spending the night with Ralph, Garp has a dream about Duncan. Where are Garp and Duncan in that dream?

5. How does Jenny die?

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