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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. What does Virginia tell Mrs. Raftery when she asks where her husband is going in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) "He is joining the army."
(b) "He is probably deserting me."
(c) "He is marrying his mistress."
(d) "I have no idea."

2. Why does Virginia write down her list of troubles near the end of "An Interest in Life"?
(a) To try to relieve her pain.
(b) So she can show them to John.
(c) To tell Mrs. Raftery.
(d) To try to get on the show Strike it Rich.

3. What does Mr. Graham help Charles do at the end of "An Irrevocable Diameter"?
(a) Go back to school.
(b) Get a home loan.
(c) Buy a new car.
(d) Start a business.

4. Why does Peter ask Louie to watch his daughter Judy?
(a) Judy did not want to be with Peter.
(b) He has to work.
(c) He does not want to spend time with her.
(d) So he can see Anna's new place.

5. What event sparks Eddie's resignation from the Home for Boys' Zoo?
(a) He sees a snake eat a mouse whole.
(b) He witnesses another boy abuse the animals.
(c) He tests the War Attenuator out at the zoo and kills the animals.
(d) He is asked to care for a rat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event at work upsets the narrator in "The Floating Truth"?

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

3. In what way does Mr. Clop want Eddie to help his son Carl in "In Time Which Made A Monkey of Us All"?

4. What does Freddy receive in the mail from Dotty at the end of "The Contest"?

5. What does Rose tell Lillie to tell her mother at the end of "Goodbye and Good Luck"?

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