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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Two Short Sad Stories from a Long and Happy Life” - “Debts”.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Rose receive a raise, according to the story "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) Her boss offered a raise after noting her hard work.
(b) Her boss offered a raise after she threatened to quit.
(c) She demanded a raise.
(d) Vlashkin convinced her boss to give her one.

3. In what way does Mr. Clop want Eddie to help his son Carl in "In Time Which Made A Monkey of Us All"?
(a) He wants Eddie to help Carl be more productive.
(b) He wants Eddie to help Carl improve his grades.
(c) He wants Eddie to help Carl meet girls.
(d) He wants Eddie to help Carl clean apartments.

4. What is happening in "A Subject of Childhood" when Faith's "heart lit up in stripes" (96)?
(a) Richard brings her a coffee.
(b) Anthony draws her a picture of the two of them.
(c) Clifford comes back.
(d) She is cradling Anthony.

5. What is Volodya Vlashkin's occupation in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) Restauranteur.
(b) Actor.
(c) Painter.
(d) Theater owner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Livid give Pallid permission to think of his sons as his in a letter?

2. What did Browny do in his bedroom just before Josie told him she loved him?

3. Why did Vlashkin call Rose a week before she told Lillie her story?

4. What event caused Rose to break up with Vlashkin?

5. What is the prize for "Jews in the News"?

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