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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of John Irving's first novel?
(a) The Water-Method Man.
(b) Setting Free the Bears.
(c) The World According to Garp.
(d) The 158-Pound Marriage.

2. Melony suggests to Homer that Dr. Larch is what in Chapter 3?
(a) Abusing the orphans.
(b) Rich.
(c) In love with her.
(d) Gay.

3. What drug did Wilbur Larch begin taking regularly while in medical school?
(a) LSD.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Ether.
(d) Opium.

4. What orphan from the orphanage had respiratory problems causing him/her to sleep in a special tent to help with breathing?
(a) Melony.
(b) Fuzzy Stone.
(c) Homer.
(d) Wally Worthington.

5. When was John Irving born?
(a) 1942.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1923.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Larch applies for an obstetrics position in his home town of what in Chapter 2?

2. When Homer reaches what age do the doctor and nurses fear he will learn about the abortions in Chapter 2?

3. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Larch delivers babies where?

4. What is the name of the apple orchard that Wally Worthington Senior owns?

5. Wilbur Larch's father is described as having been what?

(see the answer key)

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