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Quiz about The Novel World According To Garp

The Novel 'World According To Garp' Quiz

John Irving is one of the best literary talents in the world today, and 'The World According To Garp' is one of his best books, at least in my opinion. See how much you know about this great novel!

A multiple-choice quiz by ressas. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ressas

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
6,009

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Garp's mother's name is: Hint

Jenny

Ellen

Roberta

Mary

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Question 2 of 10

2. What football team did Roberta play for? Hint

Raiders

Seahawks

Eagles

Rams

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Question 3 of 10

3. In a letter from someone who didn't like Roberta, what football team did they think she should be gangbanged by?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of Cushie's father? Hint

Stewart

Robert

James

Edward

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Garp marry? Hint

Helen

Roberta

Jenny

Ellen

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does Walt say to Garp at the dinner table? Hint

nothing

blow it out your nose

up your wazoo

you're weird, Dad

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which one of Garp's children dies?

Answer: (the same first name as the "Leaves of Grass" poet)

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Question 8 of 10

8. How was Garp conceived? Hint

artificial insemination

he was found in a basket on the porch of the Dog's Head Harbor house.

immaculate conception

by raping a dying man

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Question 9 of 10

9. In silent protest, what part of the body did the Ellen Jamesians cut out? Hint

The hands

The tongue

The arms

The legs

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Question 10 of 10

10. How did Garp die? Hint

suicide

O. Fecteau hit him with his truck

plane wreck

he was murdered

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Garp's mother's name is:

Answer: Jenny

Garp is known as the 'bastard son of Jenny Fields' instead of the writer that he wants to be known as.

2. What football team did Roberta play for?

Answer: Eagles

Before Roberta's operation, she was Robert Muldoon, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles.

3. In a letter from someone who didn't like Roberta, what football team did they think she should be gangbanged by?

Answer: The Oakland Raiders

People are so terrible! Poor Roberta. :(

4. What is the name of Cushie's father?

Answer: Stewart

His name is Stewart Percy, and when Bonkers bit off part of Garp's ear, he praised the dog's 'good taste'

5. Who did Garp marry?

Answer: Helen

Garp married Helen Holm, the daughter of the wrestling coach. In the movie Garp calls him 'Holm Sweat Holm' and Helen says that they're the Holm team.

6. What does Walt say to Garp at the dinner table?

Answer: up your wazoo

Walt said 'up your wazoo' to Garp at the dinner table, to which Garp responded, 'Nice talk, Walt, I don't even have a wazoo.'

7. Which one of Garp's children dies?

Answer: Walt

Walt is Garp's youngest son. He was killed by the uncovered stick shift in the car. Very sad. 'Watch out for the undertoad...'

8. How was Garp conceived?

Answer: by raping a dying man

Garp was conceived in a war hospital. His mother wanted a child but didn't want a husband, so she took advantage of Garp Sr.'s neverending erection. Like Tinch says, 'You raped a dying man!'

9. In silent protest, what part of the body did the Ellen Jamesians cut out?

Answer: The tongue

The Ellen Jamesians cut out their tongues to be one with Ellen James, who had her tongue cut out after she was raped. Ellen is embarrassed that they are mutilating themselves and wants them to stop.

10. How did Garp die?

Answer: he was murdered

Garp was killed by Pooh Percy, an Ellen Jamesian who was angry about the book that he had written about them condemning their behavior.

Source: Author ressas

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