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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accosts Garp at the first feminist's funeral?

2. What happens to Duncan in Garp's dream?

3. What time of day is it when Garp starts telling Walt a story about a dog and a cat?

4. Who does Helen end up having an affair with?

5. What kind of car does Michael Milton buy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is your opinion of the Ellen Jamesians? Are they noble, self-sacrificing figures (as Jenny originally believes) or are they ridiculous, attention-hungry followers (as Garp believes)? Support your position by using three examples of the Ellen Jamesians and what they do from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Is tension a positive thing, a negative thing, or both a positive and a negative thing in _The World According to Garp_? Make sure to use at least three examples and citations from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

In _The World According to Garp_, there are stories within the story. Who is the author of these short stories, T. S. Garp or John Irving? Provide at least three reasons that support your position.

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