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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Contest” - “An Irrevocable Diameter” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Peter angry at Anna at the end of "The Pale Pink Roast"?
(a) She tried to get money from him.
(b) She would not make love to him.
(c) She said he could not see Judy anymore.
(d) She did not tell him she was married.

2. Who is the narrator of "An Interest in Life"?
(a) Virginia.
(b) John.
(c) Mrs. Raftery.
(d) Girard.

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

4. What was Rose's motivation for getting her first apartment?
(a) She was embarrassed of her family.
(b) Her parents kicked her out of the house.
(c) Her mother was abusive.
(d) She wanted to spend more time with Vlashkin.

5. Which character came to cook Browny breakfast in the morning after he stayed at Josie's?
(a) Joanna.
(b) Liz.
(c) Josie's mother.
(d) Josie's grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Browny do in his bedroom just before Josie told him she loved him?

2. What side job did Rose do in order to pay her rent?

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

4. Why does Virginia write down her list of troubles near the end of "An Interest in Life"?

5. How old is Josie in "Woman, Young and Old"?

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