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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. In "The Loudest Voice," why is Shirley's mother hesitant to let her act in the school Christmas play?
(a) She cannot afford the costumes for the play.
(b) They are Jewish.
(c) She does not want to have to go to the play.
(d) She thinks Shirley will embarrass herself.

2. Why does Josephine put on lipstick and a bra in "A Woman, Young and Old"?
(a) To get ready to go out on her first date.
(b) To impress Corporal Brownstar.
(c) She did it as a joke.
(d) To anger her mother.

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

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

5. What does Rose tell Lillie to tell her mother at the end of "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) She never wants to speak to her again.
(b) She is unable to join them for dinner.
(c) She is getting married.
(d) She is dying.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Dotty opt to go on the trip alone in "The Contest"?

3. Why is Peter angry at Anna at the end of "The Pale Pink Roast"?

4. What side job did Rose do in order to pay her rent?

5. Who is the narrator of "A Woman, Young and Old"?

(see the answer key)

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