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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) Joanna.
(b) Lizzy.
(c) Josephine's grandmother.
(d) Josephine's mother.

2. What does Virginia tell Mrs. Raftery when she asks where her husband is going in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) "He is marrying his mistress."
(b) "He is probably deserting me."
(c) "I have no idea."
(d) "He is joining the army."

3. 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 tried to get money from him.
(c) She said he could not see Judy anymore.
(d) She would not make love to him.

4. Why did Vlashkin call Rose a week before she told Lillie her story?
(a) To tell her he was dying.
(b) To tell her he was getting divorced.
(c) To beg her forgiveness.
(d) To ask her to be in one of his plays.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rose tell Lillie to tell her mother at the end of "Goodbye and Good Luck"?

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

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

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

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

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