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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) Freddy will not marry her.
(b) She did not think Freddy would have a good time.
(c) She thought Freddy should stay home and work.
(d) Freddy did not help her win.

2. Why does Peter ask Louie to watch his daughter Judy?
(a) He has to work.
(b) Judy did not want to be with Peter.
(c) He does not want to spend time with her.
(d) So he can see Anna's new place.

3. Who tells Virginia she was a "wild, nice kid" in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) Girard.
(b) John.
(c) Mrs. Raftery
(d) Leona.

4. 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) She did it as a joke.
(c) To impress Corporal Brownstar.
(d) To anger her mother.

5. What is Volodya Vlashkin's occupation in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) Theater owner.
(b) Restauranteur.
(c) Painter.
(d) Actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the prize for "Jews in the News"?

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

3. Why were Josie and Browny unable to marry?

4. Who is Girard in "An Interest in Life"?

5. Who is the narrator of "An Interest in Life"?

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