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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is Charlotte?
(a) Garp's girlfriend in Vienna.
(b) The prostitute Jenny ends up speaking with.
(c) The name of the prostitute's hairstylist.
(d) Garp and Jenny's landlord.

4. What book does Mrs. Ralph have in her car when Garp catches her speeding?
(a) The Eternal Husband.
(b) The World According to Garp.
(c) Garp's first novel.
(d) The Matrix.

5. Who is Alice Fletcher?
(a) A writer and the wife of Harrison Fletcher.
(b) One of Helen's colleagues at the university.
(c) The person who cleans the Garps' house.
(d) One of Duncan's babysitters.

6. What is Stewart Percy's formal role at Steering?
(a) Chief doctor.
(b) We never learn.
(c) School secretary.
(d) School chef.

7. What project does Jenny begin in Vienna?
(a) Sculpting a life-size statute of Garp.
(b) Pursuing her medical degree so she can be a doctor, not a nurse.
(c) Learning German.
(d) Her autobiography.

8. What friend's house does Duncan like to spend the night at?
(a) Walt.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Sam.
(d) Ernie.

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

10. What relationship do Roberta Muldoon and Garp quickly develop?
(a) They become lovers.
(b) They become sworn enemies.
(c) Roberta becomes a nanny for Garp's sick mother.
(d) They become best friends.

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

12. What do people tell Garp has happened to Charlotte when she disappears?
(a) That she moved to the suburbs.
(b) That she has become sick.
(c) That she is hiding from him.
(d) That she quit working.

13. How does Jenny Garp handle her alcohol?
(a) Very well.
(b) She never drinks.
(c) It makes her sing a lot.
(d) Not very well at all.

14. How is Jenny's book received?
(a) It never gets published because of a fire.
(b) It only gets published back in Vienna.
(c) Very well.
(d) Not well at all.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What form of revenge does Garp get on Bonkers?

2. Who is Mr. Tinch?

3. When Garp is very young, how do the students at Steering treat him?

4. What is the only word Technical Sergent Garp is able to say when he's admitted to the hospital?

5. How does Jenny spend her time when she first arrives in Vienna?

(see the answer keys)

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