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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. Where do the American tourists visit in "Somewhere Else"?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) China.
(d) Poland.

2. 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) Cried when he would not buy her candy.
(d) Said "oink, oink" over and over.

3. What had Lavinia's mother planned to do for work before she got married?
(a) She wanted to become a nurse.
(b) She wanted to become a seamstress.
(c) She wanted to become a doctor.
(d) She wanted to become a teacher.

4. What side job did Rose do in order to pay her rent?
(a) Making paper flowers.
(b) Hair dresser.
(c) Food delivery driver.
(d) Telephone operator.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is John's relationship to Dolly?

2. In the story written in "Conversations with my Father," what happens to the mother?

3. Who tells Virginia she was a "wild, nice kid" in "An Interest in Life"?

4. What reason did Josephine's mother give for her father's departure?

5. In what way does Mr. Clop want Eddie to help his son Carl in "In Time Which Made A Monkey of Us All"?

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