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Tomcat in Love Quiz

Tim O'Brien

This Study Guide consists of approximately 47 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Tomcat in Love.

Tomcat in Love by Tim O'Brien

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 1 – 4

Chapters 5 – 8

Chapters 9 – 12

Chapters 13 – 16

Chapters 17 – 20

Chapters 21 – 24

Chapters 25 – 28

Chapters 29 – 32

Chapters 33 – 37

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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Tomcat in Love Quiz

Tim O'Brien

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which of the following is not true about Lorna Sue? (from Chapters 17 – 20)

She is a devout Roman Catholic.

She kept a ledger of her own.

She insisted she bring her entire extended family with her on her honeymoon.

She never cheated on her marriage to Thomas while he was in Vietnam for a year.

2.

What subject does Thomas teach as a professor? (from Chapters 1 – 4)

History.

English.

Communications.

Linguistics.

3.

Which of the following does not happen in the novel? (from Chapters 29 – 32)

Thomas owes an enormous sum of money due to gambling debts.

Thomas bequeaths himself the title of Emeritus after he leaves his position at the university.

Thomas refuses to speak after he returns from the hospital.

Thomas gives himself the Silver Star for valor during the Vietnam war.

4.

Why does Herbie never marry? (from Chapters 33 – 37)

His previous serious girlfriend felt he was too close with Lorna Sue.

He had several relationships, but Lorna Sue did not approve of the women.

He is afraid getting married would ruin his relationship with Lorna Sue.

He is too preoccupied devoting his life to being Lorna Sue’s protector.

5.

Which of the following women reciprocates Thomas’s romantic advances? (from Chapters 21 – 24)

Mrs. Kooshof.

Megan.

Peg.

Carla.

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