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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Lavinia: An old Story” - “Ruthy and Edie”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the narrator in "Love" read her love poem to?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her boyfriend.
(d) Her son.

2. In "The Burdened Man," what is the woman's husband's occupation?
(a) Bartender.
(b) Truck Driver.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Cop.

3. What did the child do to upset her father in "Anxiety"?
(a) Slapped him in the face.
(b) Ran across the street without holding his hand.
(c) Said "oink, oink" over and over.
(d) Cried when he would not buy her candy.

4. Why does Virginia refuse to make love to John the first time he tries in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) She worries her husband will come home.
(b) She will not make love to a married man.
(c) She is not attracted to John.
(d) She worries he is so devout he will regret it.

5. What does the older woman suggest the unwed mothers at the playground do in "Northeast Playground"?
(a) She suggests they mingle with the married mothers.
(b) She suggests they apply for welfare.
(c) She suggests they find rich guys to marry.
(d) She suggests they never marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the friends Anthony visits in "Long-Distance Runner"?

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

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

4. In what ways does the older woman think the young mothers are different from young mothers in her day in "Northeast Playground"?

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

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