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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who pays for Charlotte's medical care?
(a) Garp.
(b) Jenny.
(c) The state.
(d) Charlotte.

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

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

4. Who does Garp have his first extra-marital affair with?
(a) One of his housecleaners.
(b) His doctor.
(c) One of his son's babysitters.
(d) Charlotte.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Garp's second book?

2. Who is the "real" Franz Grillparzer?

3. Who comes to Jenny's rescue after she is assaulted in the movie theater?

4. How old is Jenny Fields when the novel opens?

5. What sad figure does Garp come across one day while jogging in the park?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jenny fired from the hospital?

2. What does Garp's bedtime story to Walt symbolize?

3. How does Ernie Holm die?

4. What is the ultimate goal behind Garp writing his first short story?

5. What does Garp's dream (when Duncan is at Ralph's house) symbolize?

6. How do Garp and Cushie respond when they hear Fat Stew bellowing for Cushie's return?

7. What plan does Helen come up with for helping Harrison and Alice's marriage?

8. Why is Garp worried about Duncan spending the night at Ralph's house?

9. What is symbolic about the book that Mrs. Ralph has in her car when Garp chases her down for speeding?

10. How does Ellen James fit into Garp's family?

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