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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Two Short Sad Stories from a Long and Happy Life” - “Debts”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cindy's father tells Charles he can do in order for them to drop the charges?
(a) Give him the air conditioner for free.
(b) Stay away from their daughter.
(c) Tell the courtroom they never had sex.
(d) Marry their daughter.

2. Why does Faith try to urge Tonto to play outside with Richard and Lester in "A Subject of Childhood"?
(a) Tonto does not socialize much and she thinks it would be good for him.
(b) She is afraid Richard and Lester will play in the house if Tonto does not go outside.
(c) She wants a few minutes to herself.
(d) Lester is Tonto's best friend.

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

4. Who is the narrator of "A Woman, Young and Old"?
(a) Lizzy.
(b) Josephine.
(c) Browny.
(d) Joanna.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event at work upsets the narrator in "The Floating Truth"?

2. What did Michael always call Anna in "Debts"?

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

4. Which character is helping the narrator find a job in "The Floating Truth"?

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

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