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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. Who did Vlashkin quote after Rose told him his book was somewhat egocentric?
(a) Homer.
(b) Chekov.
(c) Himself.
(d) Shakespear.

2. Why does Virginia write down her list of troubles near the end of "An Interest in Life"?
(a) To tell Mrs. Raftery.
(b) To try to get on the show Strike it Rich.
(c) So she can show them to John.
(d) To try to relieve her pain.

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

4. Who is the narrator of "An Irrevocable Diameter"?
(a) Mrs. Graham.
(b) Cindy.
(c) Charles C. Charley.
(d) Mr. Graham.

5. Who is the narrator of "A Woman, Young and Old"?
(a) Josephine.
(b) Lizzy.
(c) Joanna.
(d) Browny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in "A Woman, Young and Old" worked at the Paris Coffee House on Saturday?

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

3. What does Virginia tell Mrs. Raftery when she asks where her husband is going in "An Interest in Life"?

4. What does Mr. Graham help Charles do at the end of "An Irrevocable Diameter"?

5. Who comes home proud that she saved the family $4.65 on dinner in "A Woman, Young and Old"?

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