Anne Tyler's "A Patchwork Planet"

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1. Anne Tyler’s protagonist in "A Patchwork Planet" is named Barnaby. What is Barnaby’s last name? Parrish Morse Gaitlan Hepplewhite

2. What is the first line in the novel "A Patchwork Planet"? I'm late again. I am a man you can trust. My car broke down. My alarm didn't ring.

3. At the beginning of the book, Barnaby is at Penn Station in Baltimore waiting for the 10:10. Where is Barnaby headed? New York City Philadelphia Cleveland Trenton

4. While waiting for his train, Barnaby sees a man with a package asking one traveler after another where they are headed because he needs someone to deliver a package to his daughter at the Philadelphia train station. What did the man (Mr. Brimm) say the package contained? Answer: (Needed for overseas travel)

5. Who finally agreed to deliver the package to Mr. Brimm’s daughter? Barnaby Sophia Maynard The train conductor No one would take it

6. What is Barnaby’s ex-wife’s name? Natalie Marcella Susan Sarah

7. Barnaby has a 9 year old daughter. What is her name? Amy Sadie Opal Rudy

8. Barnaby celebrated his 30th birthday early in the book. What did his daughter give him as a birthday gift? Book Money clip Tie Nothing

9. Barnaby works for Rent-A-Back, Inc. What is his boss’ name? Mrs. Morley Mr. Arnold Mrs. Alfred Mrs. Dibble

10. How many years has Barnaby worked for Rent-A-Back, Inc.? 10 years 11 years 8 years 9 years

11. Barnaby often partners with another Rent-A-Back, Inc. employee named Martine when performing chores that require more than one person. What is Martine’s last name? Everett Brooks Pascoe Leary

12. Barnaby drives a very old car given to him by his grandfather. What kind of car? Chevrolet Corvette Oldsmobile Delta 88 Buick Electra Ford Crown Victoria

13. True or False: Barnaby has two siblings. True False

14. When Barnaby was a juvenile he was often in trouble for breaking into people’s houses. What did he do once he broke in? Read the mail and looked at photo albums Raided the liquor cabinet Vandalized the house Stole valuables

15. How much money does Barnaby’s mother claim Barnaby owes the family for bailing Barnaby out of his juvenile crimes? $10,200 $7,500 $8,700 $9,300

16. What was the name of the school that Barnaby’s parents sent him to in an attempt to get him to straighten-up? Renaissance St. Bishop's Metropolitan Farthing School for Boys

17. True or False: Sophia’s aunt, Mrs. Glenn thinks left-handed people are more reliable. True False

18. What did Barnaby’s paternal great-grandfather invent? Shoe tree Mannequin Billboard Twinform

19. Which one of Rent-A-Back, Inc.'s clients was sewing a patchwork quilt of the planet Earth? Mrs. Morley Mrs. Glenn Mrs. Alfred Mrs. Hepplewhite

20. What is the last line in the novel "A Patchwork Planet"? As usual, I was late again. Like an old lady's patchwork quilt. I am a man you can trust. I finally found my angel.