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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 tells Virginia she was a "wild, nice kid" in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) John.
(b) Mrs. Raftery
(c) Girard.
(d) Leona.

2. What does Freddy receive in the mail from Dotty at the end of "The Contest"?
(a) $600 and an apology letter.
(b) $100 and slides of her trip.
(c) $5000.
(d) Photos of Dotty and her new boyfriend.

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

4. What gift does Virginia's husband give to her at the start of "An Interest in Life"?
(a) A broom.
(b) A set of towels.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A new dress.

5. What did Browny do in his bedroom just before Josie told him she loved him?
(a) He told her he would never see her again.
(b) He drank a beer and burped in her face.
(c) He kissed her and told her she was beautiful.
(d) He told her he was in love with her mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of "Wants," what is a sign to the narrator that change is possible?

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

4. What event sparks Eddie's resignation from the Home for Boys' Zoo?

5. Why did Dotty get angry and leave Freddy's after spending a couple days at his place in "The Contest"?

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