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

2. In "The Loudest Voice," why is Shirley's mother hesitant to let her act in the school Christmas play?
(a) She thinks Shirley will embarrass herself.
(b) She cannot afford the costumes for the play.
(c) They are Jewish.
(d) She does not want to have to go to the play.

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

4. Why does Anna want Peter to watch Judy in "The Pale Pink Roast"?
(a) She has a date.
(b) She says he never sees his own daughter.
(c) She just moved and has a lot of unpacking to do.
(d) She has to work.

5. What did Anna do every day in "Debts"?
(a) Clean her mother's house.
(b) Work.
(c) Bring Michael a hot meal.
(d) Write.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Josie in "Woman, Young and Old"?

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

3. What did Browny do in his bedroom just before Josie told him she loved him?

4. In what way does Mr. Clop want Eddie to help his son Carl in "In Time Which Made A Monkey of Us All"?

5. What does the narrator's ex say was the reason their marriage ended in "Wants"?

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