Anne Tyler, Today's Jane Austen

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1. Which Tyler book doesn't have a female protagonist? Back When We Were Grown-ups Ladder of Years Breathing Lessons Saint Maybe

2. In "Back When We Were Grown-ups," what is Rebecca's main problem? recovering from divorce fatal illness identity crisis son's marriage troubles

3. In "Ladder of Years," how does Delia meet Adrian Bly-Brice? He's her plumber. They run a magazine together. He owns a cafe and she's a customer. Both are shopping in a supermarket.

4. Which of the following is NOT the name of a business in an Anne Tyler novel? The Voluptuous Woman The Guilty Party The Open Arms The Homesick Restaurant

5. Which AT character most closely resembles Maggie's husband Ira? Dr. Sam Grinstead Cabinetmaker Ian Restauranteur Ezra Rent-a-Back Employee Barnaby

6. In "A Patchwork Planet," what is Barnaby's main problem? He thinks he's responsible for his brother's death. His girlfriend is pregnant. His beloved brother is the family black sheep. He's afraid people won't think he's trustworthy.

7. Where are most Anne Tyler novels set? Answer: (It's east of the Mississippi. One word.)

8. What prize did "Breathing Lessons" win? Answer: (One word.)

9. In "Back When We Were Grown-ups," what is Rebecca's natural daughter's name? Min Foo No No Poppy Biddy

10. What happens at the end of "Back When We Were Grown-ups"? Rebecca throws a birthday party for herself. Rebecca marries her brother-in-law. Rebecca feels glad she turned out as she did. Rebecca marries her college sweetheart.