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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Robert Muldoon?

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

4. What does Garp not like in some sports?

5. Why is the young Garp labeled "mischievous" by the people at Steering?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jenny so interested in speaking with the prostitutes?

2. What do Garp's dreams about his children foreshadow?

3. What does Helen wish about the way Garp treats their children?

4. Why does Garp bond so well with Ernie Holm?

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

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

7. How does Garp feel about his mother's gift of money so he can get a prostitute?

8. Why does Garp decide to become a writer?

9. How is Garp's second novel received?

10. Why do Garp and Helen decide to have a third child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two major female characters within _The World According to Garp_. What are their differences? What are their similarities? Make sure to use multiple citations from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Pretend you are Jenny Fields. Write an essay arguing your opinion of lust, making sure to provide at least three concrete examples that support your argument(s).

Essay Topic 3

Technical Sergent Garp, while immobile and unable to speak in a hospital bed, plays a key role in the novel. Describe three literary techniques Irving uses to help develop the character of Technical Sergent Garp. Making sure to use citations and examples from the text to support your thesis.

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