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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Pension Grillparzer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Garp spend his time when he first arrives in Vienna?
(a) Exploring all the city has to offer.
(b) Writing in the library.
(c) Going out on the club scene.
(d) Staying in the hotel writing.

2. What unique band of characters are in Garp's first important story?
(a) People who don't have eyes but who can still see somehow.
(b) A circus troupe.
(c) People who paint only with their toes.
(d) Zany librarians.

3. What is Garp's reactions when he learns what Charlotte means when she refers to her "purse" being taken?
(a) He is worried.
(b) He is not surprised.
(c) He is shocked.
(d) He is mad at her.

4. How does Charlotte die?
(a) Her kidnapper kills her.
(b) She kills herself by drinking poison.
(c) She succumbs to cancer.
(d) She is hit by a taxi.

5. What is Jenny's role at Steering?
(a) She is the dean.
(b) She is an English professor.
(c) She is the director of admissions.
(d) She is the school nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Garp is very young, how do the students at Steering treat him?

2. What project does Jenny begin in Vienna?

3. What do Garp and Jenny think of Frank Grillparzer?

4. What characteristics is Mr. Tinch best known for?

5. Where do Garp and Jenny plan to go after Garp's graduation?

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