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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 was Rose's motivation for getting her first apartment?
(a) Her parents kicked her out of the house.
(b) She wanted to spend more time with Vlashkin.
(c) She was embarrassed of her family.
(d) Her mother was abusive.

2. Which character in "A Woman, Young and Old" worked at the Paris Coffee House on Saturday?
(a) Lizzy.
(b) Josie.
(c) Josie's mother.
(d) Joanna.

3. What is Volodya Vlashkin's occupation in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) Theater owner.
(b) Restauranteur.
(c) Painter.
(d) Actor.

4. In "A Subject of Childhood," where does Faith feel like "a star" (91)?
(a) At work.
(b) In her apartment building.
(c) At the laundromat.
(d) In the kitchen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rose tell Lillie to tell her mother at the end of "Goodbye and Good Luck"?

2. Who is the narrator of "A Woman, Young and Old"?

3. Why does Anna want Peter to watch Judy in "The Pale Pink Roast"?

4. Who is the narrator in "The Contest"?

5. What does Virginia tell Mrs. Raftery when she asks where her husband is going in "An Interest in Life"?

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