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

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

3. What event caused Rose to break up with Vlashkin?
(a) She began dating her boss.
(b) Vlashkin hit her.
(c) She met his wife.
(d) She saw Vlashkin with his other mistress.

4. Why did Virginia's husband begin sleeping on the floor?
(a) The kids always slept in bed with Virginia.
(b) He said she was so fat there was no room for him in their bed.
(c) He snored so loudly it kept her awake.
(d) He said it was cooler on the floor.

5. What reason did Josephine's mother give for her father's departure?
(a) He died.
(b) He left because of the children.
(c) Her mother and father fell out of love.
(d) He left for another woman.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who gives Virginia $10 after he husband left, but tells her not to contact the authorities?

4. Why does Peter ask Louie to watch his daughter Judy?

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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