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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Minor Heroism by Allan Gurganus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Cathedral, who is Robert?
(a) The wife's brother.
(b) The wife's blind friend.
(c) The wife's uncle.
(d) The wife's grandfather.

2. What does the older son in Minor Heroism do for a living?
(a) He is a school teacher.
(b) He is an attorney.
(c) He is a writer.
(d) He is a college professor.

3. Where does the narrator, Cheryl and Edna spend the night when their car breaks down?
(a) A Ramada.
(b) A Day's Inn.
(c) A Marriott.
(d) A Super 8.

4. What do Robert and the husband end up doing at the end of the television show?
(a) Eating blueberry pie.
(b) Going to sleep.
(c) Drawing a picture together.
(d) Calling out for a pizza.

5. Who is Louise's close friend in college?
(a) Carrie.
(b) Susan.
(c) Patrice.
(d) Jessica.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom was Robert married?

2. What kind of car does the narrator of Rock Springs steal?

3. When did Emily first meet Willi Varig?

4. Who are Louise's two girl friends in high school?

5. What did Louise sneak out of the kitchen when she was a young child?

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