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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 Dotty opt to go on the trip alone in "The Contest"?
(a) She thought Freddy should stay home and work.
(b) Freddy will not marry her.
(c) She did not think Freddy would have a good time.
(d) Freddy did not help her win.

2. Which character in "A Woman, Young and Old" worked at the Paris Coffee House on Saturday?
(a) Lizzy.
(b) Josie.
(c) Josie's mother.
(d) Joanna.

3. Why were Josie and Browny unable to marry?
(a) Her mother would no allow it.
(b) She was not old enough.
(c) He was already married.
(d) He had syphilis.

4. Why did Rose receive a raise, according to the story "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) Her boss offered a raise after she threatened to quit.
(b) Her boss offered a raise after noting her hard work.
(c) She demanded a raise.
(d) Vlashkin convinced her boss to give her one.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Virginia's husband begin sleeping on the floor?

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

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

4. Who did Vlashkin quote after Rose told him his book was somewhat egocentric?

5. What does Freddy receive in the mail from Dotty at the end of "The Contest"?

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