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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Robert Muldoon?
(a) He was a world-famous boxing champion.
(b) He was a world-famous wrestler.
(c) One of Garp's teachers at Steering.
(d) He was a football player for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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

3. Who is involved in Garp's rescue from the Steering gutter?
(a) The dean.
(b) All of these people are involved.
(c) Several students.
(d) Jenny.

4. What drink do Jenny and Garp share after his graduation?
(a) A martini.
(b) Wine.
(c) A margarita.
(d) Beer.

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

6. What object does Mrs. Ralph throw at Garp when he catches her speeding?
(a) A ladle.
(b) A book.
(c) Her fist.
(d) Her purse.

7. How does Duncan get to his friend's house?
(a) Garp drives him.
(b) He walks.
(c) He rides his bike.
(d) He takes the bus.

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

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

10. How does Charlotte die?
(a) She is hit by a taxi.
(b) She kills herself by drinking poison.
(c) Her kidnapper kills her.
(d) She succumbs to cancer.

11. What is Garp's reactions when he learns what Charlotte means when she refers to her "purse" being taken?
(a) He is worried.
(b) He is not surprised.
(c) He is shocked.
(d) He is mad at her.

12. What is Jenny's role at Steering?
(a) She is the school nurse.
(b) She is an English professor.
(c) She is the director of admissions.
(d) She is the dean.

13. What is the name of Mrs. Ralph's husband?
(a) James.
(b) Michael.
(c) Peter.
(d) Mrs. Ralph is no longer married in the novel.

14. What does Jenny offer to do to Bonkers after Bonkers attacks Garp?
(a) Find another home.
(b) Put him to sleep.
(c) Take care of him.
(d) Punish him.

15. What does Garp not like in some sports?
(a) Using a racket.
(b) Having to play on a team.
(c) Running.
(d) Using a ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Helen's older sister?

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

3. What do Garp and Jenny think of Frank Grillparzer?

4. What year is it when Jenny and Garp leave the country after Garp's graduation?

5. When the novel begins, what year is it?

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