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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 calls Garp in the middle of the night while his family is in Europe?
(a) Roberta.
(b) Jenny.
(c) John Wolf.
(d) Michael Milton.

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

3. Who is the main character in _The World According to Bensenhaver_?
(a) Hope Standish.
(b) John Irving.
(c) Jenny Duncan.
(d) Helen Fields.

4. Where do the initials "T.S" (in T.S. Garp's name) come from?
(a) His grandfather, Theodore Sampson.
(b) His father, Technical Sergeant Garp.
(c) His father, Terrence Smith Garp.
(d) His grandfather, Toby Sam.

5. What is Garp wearing when he heads out in the middle of the night to check on Duncan at Ralph's house?
(a) Work clothes, so he won't look suspicious.
(b) Only his running shorts.
(c) Women's clothes, so he won't be recognized.
(d) Black pants, black shirt, and black shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the dog is Garp's story to Walt chained to?

2. What medical aid does Jenny take Duncan to get?

3. Who is Mrs. Ralph?

4. What is the name of Garp's first important story?

5. What is Garp known for chasing throughout his neighborhood?

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