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? Morse Gaitlan Hepplewhite Parrish

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? Trenton New York City Philadelphia Cleveland

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? Sophia Maynard The train conductor Barnaby 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? Sadie Opal Rudy Amy

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.? 9 years 10 years 11 years 8 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? Pascoe Leary Brooks Everett

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

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? Vandalized the house Read the mail and looked at photo albums Raided the liquor cabinet Stole valuables

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

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 Twinform Billboard Mannequin

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

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