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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Walt Catches Cold.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characteristics is Mr. Tinch best known for?
(a) Bad breath and a stutter.
(b) Bad skin and a lisp.
(c) Bad clothes and a limp.
(d) Bad hair and a bowtie.

2. What do Garp and Jenny think of Frank Grillparzer?
(a) That he is overrated.
(b) That he should be better known in the U.S.
(c) That he's much nicer in person than they would have thought.
(d) That he is incredibly talented.

3. What is the title of Garp's first novel?
(a) Procrastination.
(b) Ellen James: My Hero and Friend.
(c) Ellen James.
(d) Autobiography of a Bear.

4. What is the name of the college Jenny drops out of?
(a) Boston University.
(b) Smith.
(c) We never learn the school's name.
(d) Wellesley.

5. What object does Garp accidentally drop on Mrs. Ralph after he catches her speeding?
(a) A book.
(b) His wallet.
(c) A ladle.
(d) His wedding ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Ellen James that made her famous?

2. How does Garp learn of his wife's affair?

3. What kind of car does Michael Milton buy?

4. While Duncan is spending the night with Ralph, Garp has a dream about Duncan. Where are Garp and Duncan in that dream?

5. Who is the "real" Franz Grillparzer?

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