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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Samuel” - “A Conversation with My Father” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason did Josephine's mother give for her father's departure?
(a) He left for another woman.
(b) He left because of the children.
(c) Her mother and father fell out of love.
(d) He died.

2. Where do Dennis and Alexandra meet in "Enormous Changes at the Last Minute"?
(a) The hospital.
(b) The nursing home.
(c) A cab.
(d) A night club.

3. Who is the narrator in "The Contest"?
(a) Leona.
(b) Dotty.
(c) Freddy.
(d) Jack.

4. At the end of "Wants," what is a sign to the narrator that change is possible?
(a) Her husband was kind to her.
(b) She returned her library books.
(c) She joined a protest.
(d) Her ex is getting a sailboat.

5. Why did Virginia's children call Thursday "Johnday" in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) Because John came over each Thursday.
(b) Because John took Virginia on a date each Thursday.
(c) Because John called them every Thursday.
(d) Because Virginia went to John's house every Thursday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Eddie's father work?

2. What is Volodya Vlashkin's occupation in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?

3. Who lives in The Children of Judea in "Faith in the Afternoon"?

4. Where is the narrator when she sees her ex-husband at the start of "Wants"?

5. What does Mr. Graham help Charles do at the end of "An Irrevocable Diameter"?

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