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

2. In "The Loudest Voice," why is Shirley's mother hesitant to let her act in the school Christmas play?
(a) They are Jewish.
(b) She does not want to have to go to the play.
(c) She cannot afford the costumes for the play.
(d) She thinks Shirley will embarrass herself.

3. What does Freddy tell Dotty in his postcard after she goes overseas?
(a) He regrets having met her.
(b) He wished he had married her.
(c) She was basically a prostitute.
(d) They can get married as soon as she returns.

4. Why did Virginia's children call Thursday "Johnday" in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) Because John called them every Thursday.
(b) Because Virginia went to John's house every Thursday.
(c) Because John came over each Thursday.
(d) Because John took Virginia on a date each Thursday.

5. What does the narrator think is the only thing she ever really wanted in "Wants"?
(a) A better husband.
(b) A sailboat.
(c) Well-behaved children.
(d) To be a different person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Anna do every day in "Debts"?

2. Who is the narrator of "A Woman, Young and Old"?

3. What does the welfare office tell Virginia when she first calls after New Year's in "An Interest in Life"?

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

5. Who did Vlashkin quote after Rose told him his book was somewhat egocentric?

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