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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. Why does Josephine put on lipstick and a bra in "A Woman, Young and Old"?
(a) To impress Corporal Brownstar.
(b) She did it as a joke.
(c) To get ready to go out on her first date.
(d) To anger her mother.

2. How old is Josie in "Woman, Young and Old"?
(a) 23.
(b) 8.
(c) 13.
(d) 18.

3. Who is the narrator of "An Interest in Life"?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Mrs. Raftery.
(c) John.
(d) Girard.

4. What does Virginia tell Mrs. Raftery when she asks where her husband is going in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) "I have no idea."
(b) "He is marrying his mistress."
(c) "He is probably deserting me."
(d) "He is joining the army."

5. Why did Anna not cry when Michael died?
(a) She never liked him.
(b) She killed him.
(c) She was in shock.
(d) Nobody told her he died.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What money-making opportunity does Dotty present to Freddy?

3. Why did Rose receive a raise, according to the story "Goodbye and Good Luck"?

4. Why did Vlashkin call Rose a week before she told Lillie her story?

5. Why does Peter ask Louie to watch his daughter Judy?

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