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

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

3. Who is Mr. Tinch?
(a) Garp's English teacher.
(b) Garp's uncle.
(c) Helen's father.
(d) The former dean.

4. 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 not surprised.
(c) He is mad at her.
(d) He is worried.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Harrison Fletcher having an affair with?

2. Why do the Fletchers eventually move away from the Garps?

3. Who suggests where Jenny and Garp should go after Garp's graduation?

4. What friend's house does Duncan like to spend the night at?

5. What is Dog's Head Harbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Duncan and Garp finally make it home after Garp takes Duncan from Mrs. Ralph's house?

2. How does Garp react to the Ellen Jamesians after Ellen's article is published?

3. What qualities in Mrs. Ralph does Garp also see in himself?

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

5. Where does the chapter title of _The World According to Bensenhaver_ come from?

6. What does Helen think about Garp's short story to Walt (about the dog and the cat)?

7. What part needs to be fixed on the Garps' car?

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

9. What does the nickname "blue and blood" for Steering's colors allude to?

10. What does Jenny's insistence that she continue to wear her nurse's uniform symbolize?

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