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

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

3. Where did Aunt Rose tell Lillie she worked in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) The Yiddish School of Arts
(b) The Russian Art Theater of Second Avenue.
(c) The Russian Ballet of Manhattan.
(d) The Jewish Theater in New Jersey

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

5. What is the prize for "Jews in the News"?
(a) $300 and a lifetime magazine subscription.
(b) $500 and an article about the winner.
(c) $5,000 and a trip to Israel.
(d) $1,500.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Anna want Peter to watch Judy in "The Pale Pink Roast"?

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

5. What does the welfare office tell Virginia when she first calls after New Year's in "An Interest in Life"?

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