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Quiz about The Novel World According To Garp
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.
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Author
ressas
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
6,009
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1722
Last 3 plays: Guest 119 (10/10), Guest 154 (1/10), Guest 119 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Garp's mother's name is: Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What football team did Roberta play for? Hint


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)
Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of Cushie's father? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who did Garp marry? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What does Walt say to Garp at the dinner table? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which one of Garp's children dies?

Answer: (the same first name as the "Leaves of Grass" poet)
Question 8 of 10
8. How was Garp conceived? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In silent protest, what part of the body did the Ellen Jamesians cut out? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How did Garp die? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 119: 10/10
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 154: 1/10
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 119: 2/10
Oct 09 2024 : mlb930: 8/10

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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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