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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. What does Livid tell Faith after Richard reads to them?
(a) She should read to Richard more often.
(b) He wants custody of Richard.
(c) Richard is a genius.
(d) Richard cannot read well.

2. What does Rose tell Lillie to tell her mother at the end of "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) She never wants to speak to her again.
(b) She is getting married.
(c) She is dying.
(d) She is unable to join them for dinner.

3. What does Faith vow to do after her son copies a protest sign in chalk at the playground?
(a) Keep him out of the park during protests.
(b) Read to him more.
(c) Be more conscious of what is happening in the world.
(d) Have him spend more time with his father.

4. Who lives in The Children of Judea in "Faith in the Afternoon"?
(a) Faith's children.
(b) Faith's parents.
(c) Faith.
(d) Faith's husband.

5. What did the narrator once bring to school in sixth grade, according to Jack in "The Immigrant Story"?
(a) The Torah.
(b) Polish flags.
(c) American flags.
(d) The Catholic Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Anxiety," why does the narrator yell at a young father as he walks his child home from school?

2. How long does Faith stay in her old apartment in "Long Distance Runner"?

3. Why does Peter ask Louie to watch his daughter Judy?

4. What does the father tell the old woman he feels his daughter was doing, which was never his "thing" (321)?

5. What is the prize for "Jews in the News"?

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