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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What medical reference book does Dr. Larch give to Homer to study?
(a) Gray's Anatomy.
(b) David Copperfield.
(c) How to Perform Abortions.
(d) Jane Eyre.

2. On Thanksgiving in Chapter 8, the Worthingtons are hosting the dinner, which includes Candy and whom?
(a) Melony.
(b) Dr. Larch.
(c) Ray Kendall.
(d) Mr. Rose.

3. Where do Candy and Homer go to talk about the fact that they love each other in Chapter 8?
(a) The cider house.
(b) The skating rink.
(c) Ray Kendall's dock.
(d) The Worthington home.

4. Dr. Larch applies for an obstetrics position in his home town of what in Chapter 2?
(a) Boston, Massachusetts.
(b) Chicago, Illinois.
(c) Miami, Florida.
(d) Portland, Maine.

5. By what nickname does Melony think of Homer in Chapter 6?
(a) Muffin man.
(b) Butter ball.
(c) Sunshine.
(d) Teddy bear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the founder and doctor of the hospital who runs the orphanage in the novel?

2. How many of John Irving's novels have been adapted to film?

3. The third family that adopts Homer does so when he is how old?

4. When Wally asks some of the men working at his parents' orchard about abortion, one of the men tells him to talk to whom in Chapter 4?

5. In response to the request of the new board members, Dr. Larch starts writing follow-up descriptions for what in Chapter 7?

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