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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jenny spend her time when she first arrives in Vienna?
(a) Exploring all the city has to offer.
(b) Writing in the library.
(c) Staying in the hotel writing.
(d) Going out on the club scene.

2. What is the title of Garp's first novel?
(a) Ellen James.
(b) Autobiography of a Bear.
(c) Ellen James: My Hero and Friend.
(d) Procrastination.

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

4. What is _The Sexual Suspect_?
(a) Jenny's autobiography.
(b) Garp's autobiography.
(c) The nickname Jenny earns in Vienna.
(d) The nickname Garp earns in Vienna.

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

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

7. What is Garp known for chasing throughout his neighborhood?
(a) Speeding cars.
(b) Dogs that remind him of Bonkers.
(c) People on unicycles.
(d) People on bicycles.

8. What is the only word Technical Sergent Garp is able to say when he's admitted to the hospital?
(a) Help.
(b) Thank you.
(c) Garp.
(d) He can't say anything.

9. What year is it when Jenny and Garp leave the country after Garp's graduation?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1961.

10. What sport does Garp eventually end up playing at Steering?
(a) Track and field.
(b) Wrestling.
(c) Polo.
(d) Fencing.

11. What object does Garp accidentally drop on Mrs. Ralph after he catches her speeding?
(a) A book.
(b) A ladle.
(c) His wedding ring.
(d) His wallet.

12. Why do the Fletchers eventually move away from the Garps?
(a) Because Alice unexpectedly becomes a very famous author.
(b) Because Alice becomes very ill and needs better doctors.
(c) Because Harrison gets a better job somewhere else.
(d) Because Harrison is caught having an affair with a student.

13. What is the name of Jenny's publisher?
(a) John Wolf.
(b) James Wolfing.
(c) Wolfing James.
(d) Wolf John.

14. How does Garp feel about Ellen Jamesians?
(a) He finds them disgusting.
(b) He find them interesting and wants to learn more about them.
(c) He idolizes them.
(d) He respects them.

15. Where does Jenny go after being fired from the hospital?
(a) To a women's shelter.
(b) To New York City.
(c) To South America.
(d) To her parents' estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mrs. Ralph's husband?

2. What household duties does Garp usually take care of?

3. Who is Harrison Fletcher having an affair with?

4. What is Garp looking up in the phone book when he has a career revelation?

5. Who is Alice Fletcher?

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