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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 does Anna want Peter to watch Judy in "The Pale Pink Roast"?
(a) She just moved and has a lot of unpacking to do.
(b) She has a date.
(c) She says he never sees his own daughter.
(d) She has to work.

2. Who comes home proud that she saved the family $4.65 on dinner in "A Woman, Young and Old"?
(a) Josephine's grandmother.
(b) Lizzy.
(c) Joanna.
(d) Josephine's mother.

3. Why did Virginia's children call Thursday "Johnday" in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) Because John took Virginia on a date each Thursday.
(b) Because Virginia went to John's house every Thursday.
(c) Because John called them every Thursday.
(d) Because John came over each Thursday.

4. Who tells Virginia she was a "wild, nice kid" in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) John.
(b) Mrs. Raftery
(c) Girard.
(d) Leona.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Freddy tell Dotty in his postcard after she goes overseas?

2. Why does Virginia refuse to make love to John the first time he tries in "An Interest in Life"?

3. Which character came to cook Browny breakfast in the morning after he stayed at Josie's?

4. What money-making opportunity does Dotty present to Freddy?

5. Who is Girard in "An Interest in Life"?

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