Anne Tyler, Today's Jane Austen

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

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

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

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? Poppy Biddy No No Min Foo

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