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Quiz about Anne Tyler Todays Jane Austen

Anne Tyler, Today's Jane Austen Quiz

Born October 25, 1941, Anne Tyler is my favorite living writer. I'll try to make this quiz enjoyable for AT fans. The quiz will focus on recent books.

A multiple-choice quiz by robynraymer. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robynraymer

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,373

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
292

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which Tyler book doesn't have a female protagonist? Hint

Back When We Were Grown-ups

Ladder of Years

Breathing Lessons

Saint Maybe

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Question 2 of 10

2. In "Back When We Were Grown-ups," what is Rebecca's main problem? Hint

fatal illness

recovering from divorce

son's marriage troubles

identity crisis

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "Ladder of Years," how does Delia meet Adrian Bly-Brice? Hint

They run a magazine together.

He's her plumber.

Both are shopping in a supermarket.

He owns a cafe and she's a customer.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following is NOT the name of a business in an Anne Tyler novel? Hint

The Open Arms

The Homesick Restaurant

The Guilty Party

The Voluptuous Woman

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which AT character most closely resembles Maggie's husband Ira? Hint

Restauranteur Ezra

Rent-a-Back Employee Barnaby

Cabinetmaker Ian

Dr. Sam Grinstead

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "A Patchwork Planet," what is Barnaby's main problem? Hint

He thinks he's responsible for his brother's death.

He's afraid people won't think he's trustworthy.

His beloved brother is the family black sheep.

His girlfriend is pregnant.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where are most Anne Tyler novels set?

Answer: (It's east of the Mississippi. One word.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What prize did "Breathing Lessons" win?

Answer: (One word.)

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "Back When We Were Grown-ups," what is Rebecca's natural daughter's name? Hint

Biddy

Poppy

Min Foo

No No

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Question 10 of 10

10. What happens at the end of "Back When We Were Grown-ups"? Hint

Rebecca marries her brother-in-law.

Rebecca throws a birthday party for herself.

Rebecca marries her college sweetheart.

Rebecca feels glad she turned out as she did.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Tyler book doesn't have a female protagonist?

Answer: Saint Maybe

Ian Bedloe is the main character in "Saint Maybe."

2. In "Back When We Were Grown-ups," what is Rebecca's main problem?

Answer: identity crisis

Rebecca isn't sure she has turned out to be the person she was originally destined to be.

3. In "Ladder of Years," how does Delia meet Adrian Bly-Brice?

Answer: Both are shopping in a supermarket.

Delia's husband calls Adrian "Adrian Fried-Rice."

4. Which of the following is NOT the name of a business in an Anne Tyler novel?

Answer: The Voluptuous Woman

Other great AT invented names include Rent-a-Back, The Clutter Counselor and "The Gray Gourmet" (Biddy's book title).

5. Which AT character most closely resembles Maggie's husband Ira?

Answer: Dr. Sam Grinstead

Both Maggie's and Delia's husbands are fairly steady, sensible men who love their wives but think they are flighty or ditzy.

6. In "A Patchwork Planet," what is Barnaby's main problem?

Answer: He's afraid people won't think he's trustworthy.

As a teenager, Barnaby robbed houses. He's also a divorced dad who doesn't see his daughter very often.

7. Where are most Anne Tyler novels set?

Answer: Baltimore

Anne Tyler lives in Baltimore, too, though she did not grow up there.

8. What prize did "Breathing Lessons" win?

Answer: Pulitzer

In my opinion, "Saint Maybe" was just as good.

9. In "Back When We Were Grown-ups," what is Rebecca's natural daughter's name?

Answer: Min Foo

The book says Min Foo looked Asian when she was born, though she isn't. She and her half-sisters (Rebecca's step-daughters) all have straight, thick, black hair.

10. What happens at the end of "Back When We Were Grown-ups"?

Answer: Rebecca feels glad she turned out as she did.

I hope Rebecca will marry Zeb, but who knows?

Source: Author robynraymer

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