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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 did Vlashkin quote after Rose told him his book was somewhat egocentric?
(a) Shakespear.
(b) Homer.
(c) Chekov.
(d) Himself.

2. 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 clean apartments.
(b) He wants Eddie to help Carl improve his grades.
(c) He wants Eddie to help Carl be more productive.
(d) He wants Eddie to help Carl meet girls.

3. At the end of "Wants," what is a sign to the narrator that change is possible?
(a) Her husband was kind to her.
(b) She joined a protest.
(c) She returned her library books.
(d) Her ex is getting a sailboat.

4. Why did Dotty get angry and leave Freddy's after spending a couple days at his place in "The Contest"?
(a) She found out he turned down a job.
(b) She found out he had other girlfriends.
(c) He said he would never marry her.
(d) He told her she was overweight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the narrator when she sees her ex-husband at the start of "Wants"?

2. What is Volodya Vlashkin's occupation in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?

3. In "A Subject of Childhood," where does Faith feel like "a star" (91)?

4. Which character is helping the narrator find a job in "The Floating Truth"?

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

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