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

2. What gift does Virginia's husband give to her at the start of "An Interest in Life"?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A broom.
(c) A set of towels.
(d) A new dress.

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

4. Which character came to cook Browny breakfast in the morning after he stayed at Josie's?
(a) Liz.
(b) Josie's grandmother.
(c) Josie's mother.
(d) Joanna.

5. Why did Virginia's children call Thursday "Johnday" in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) Because John called them every Thursday.
(b) Because Virginia went to John's house every Thursday.
(c) Because John came over each Thursday.
(d) Because John took Virginia on a date each Thursday.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who comes home proud that she saved the family $4.65 on dinner in "A Woman, Young and Old"?

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

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

5. Which character in "A Woman, Young and Old" worked at the Paris Coffee House on Saturday?

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