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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. Why Is Charles C. Charley at Cindy's house at the start of "An Irrevocable Diameter"?
(a) He and Cindy have been set up on a blind date.
(b) He is installing an air conditioner.
(c) He is there to go out with her sister.
(d) She is tutoring him in math.

2. What is the occupation of the narrator in "Debts"?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Nurse.
(c) Writer.
(d) Homemaker.

3. Why is Peter angry at Anna at the end of "The Pale Pink Roast"?
(a) She tried to get money from him.
(b) She would not make love to him.
(c) She said he could not see Judy anymore.
(d) She did not tell him she was married.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Josephine put on lipstick and a bra in "A Woman, Young and Old"?

2. Why were Josie and Browny unable to marry?

3. Why does Virginia refuse to make love to John the first time he tries in "An Interest in Life"?

4. What gift does Virginia's husband give to her at the start of "An Interest in Life"?

5. Why does Faith try to urge Tonto to play outside with Richard and Lester in "A Subject of Childhood"?

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