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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. In Politics, why do the mothers want a fence put up around the playground?
(a) To keep people from photographing the children.
(b) To keep drunkards from harassing them.
(c) To keep drug dealers away.
(d) To keep pedophiles away.

2. What is John's relationship to Dolly?
(a) He is her neighbor.
(b) He is her boss.
(c) He is her son.
(d) He is her distant cousin.

3. What does Faith's father tell her that he and her ex, Ricardo, have been discussing?
(a) Trying to get Faith to take Ricardo back.
(b) Putting together a compilation of his poetry.
(c) Ricardo taking custody of the boys.
(d) Her father moving in with Ricardo.

4. How old is Faith when she takes up running in "The Long-Distance Runner"?
(a) 18.
(b) 56.
(c) 26.
(d) 42.

5. 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 unable to join them for dinner.
(c) She is getting married.
(d) She is dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie did Selena's family let her believe until she was 42 years old?

2. Why did Anna not cry when Michael died?

3. Who is the narrator in "The Contest"?

4. Who lives in Faith's old apartment in "Long Distance Runner"?

5. Why did Virginia's children call Thursday "Johnday" in "An Interest in Life"?

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