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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Assassin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Ellen James that made her famous?
(a) She ran away from home at age 11.
(b) She was raped and her tongue was cut out.
(c) She wrote a feminist essay that was published when she was 11.
(d) She wrote Jenny a letter that Jenny then published in her book.

2. What time of day is it when Garp starts telling Walt a story about a dog and a cat?
(a) It's mid-morning.
(b) It's early in the morning.
(c) It's Walt's bedtime.
(d) It's lunchtime.

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

4. Where do the Garps go to recover after their car accident?
(a) Vienna.
(b) Steering.
(c) Wellesley College.
(d) Dog's Head Harbor.

5. What is Jenny unable to advise Garp about at Steering?
(a) Who to pick as a roommate.
(b) The male teachers.
(c) Sports teams.
(d) Which teachers will let him cheat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Garp and Mrs. Ralph show each other when Garp is over at her house?

2. What is the name of Jenny's publisher?

3. What is the name of Steering's wrestling coach?

4. Who chooses Garp's sport at Steering?

5. How does Garp feel about what happens to Duncan in his dream?

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