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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Rock Springs by Richard Ford.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In The Fat Girl, what did Louise's mother start talking to her about when Louise was eight years old?
(a) Watching her weight.
(b) Attending college.
(c) Attending high school.
(d) Her career.

2. When did Emily first meet Willi Varig?
(a) Ten years after WWII.
(b) Twenty years before the birth of their child.
(c) In hgih school.
(d) Two years after they were married.

3. How does the protagonist in Tall Tales from the Mekong Deltareact when Lenny shows up at her house unannounced?
(a) She is thrilled.
(b) She is nervous.
(c) She is curious.
(d) She is angry.

4. Where do Irene and the children move when they leave Flagstaff?
(a) Nashville, Tennessee.
(b) Atlanta, Georgia.
(c) New Orleans, Louisiana.
(d) Miami, Florida.

5. What do Nick and Karen do on Sundays?
(a) They slept late and read the paper all afternoon.
(b) They jogged or practiced basketball.
(c) They drove to the country.
(d) They jogged or worked out in a gym.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Walter's problem?

2. What color was the vintage Thunderbird?

3. To whom was Robert married?

4. In River of Names, who is the narrator's lover?

5. In Cathedral, who is Robert?

(see the answer key)

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