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

2. Why does Dotty opt to go on the trip alone in "The Contest"?
(a) She did not think Freddy would have a good time.
(b) She thought Freddy should stay home and work.
(c) Freddy will not marry her.
(d) Freddy did not help her win.

3. Why does Josephine's grandmother say it was good that her sons had all gone away?
(a) They went on to do great things.
(b) They were all very grouchy.
(c) They found beautiful wives.
(d) They cost her a fortune.

4. Why does Virginia write down her list of troubles near the end of "An Interest in Life"?
(a) So she can show them to John.
(b) To tell Mrs. Raftery.
(c) To try to get on the show Strike it Rich.
(d) To try to relieve her pain.

5. Who did Vlashkin quote after Rose told him his book was somewhat egocentric?
(a) Homer.
(b) Shakespear.
(c) Chekov.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Freddy receive in the mail from Dotty at the end of "The Contest"?

3. What reason did Josephine's mother give for her father's departure?

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

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

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