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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 side job did Rose do in order to pay her rent?
(a) Making paper flowers.
(b) Telephone operator.
(c) Hair dresser.
(d) Food delivery driver.

2. What does the welfare office tell Virginia when she first calls after New Year's in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) Her marriage was never legalized.
(b) Her husband is not enlisted in the army.
(c) There is no record of her husband.
(d) Her husband is deceased.

3. 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 new dress.
(d) A set of towels.

4. Why does Virginia refuse to make love to John the first time he tries in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) She worries her husband will come home.
(b) She will not make love to a married man.
(c) She is not attracted to John.
(d) She worries he is so devout he will regret it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who tells Virginia she was a "wild, nice kid" in "An Interest in Life"?

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

4. What does Freddy tell Dotty in his postcard after she goes overseas?

5. Why does Josephine put on lipstick and a bra in "A Woman, Young and Old"?

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