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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. Where did Aunt Rose tell Lillie she worked in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) The Yiddish School of Arts
(b) The Jewish Theater in New Jersey
(c) The Russian Art Theater of Second Avenue.
(d) The Russian Ballet of Manhattan.

2. Who was sent to the Hospital for the Insane on Welfare Island in "Debts"?
(a) Michael.
(b) Lucia.
(c) Maria.
(d) Anna.

3. Why does Josephine put on lipstick and a bra in "A Woman, Young and Old"?
(a) To anger her mother.
(b) She did it as a joke.
(c) To impress Corporal Brownstar.
(d) To get ready to go out on her first date.

4. How does Charlie think Juniper died in "The Little Girl"?
(a) Carter killed her.
(b) Angie killed her.
(c) Hector killed her.
(d) Suicide.

5. Which character is helping the narrator find a job in "The Floating Truth"?
(a) Edsel.
(b) Richard.
(c) John.
(d) Eddie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dotty opt to go on the trip alone in "The Contest"?

2. Why is Peter angry at Anna at the end of "The Pale Pink Roast"?

3. Where do Dennis and Alexandra meet in "Enormous Changes at the Last Minute"?

4. Why did Rose receive a raise, according to the story "Goodbye and Good Luck"?

5. Why did Anna not cry when Michael died?

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