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

2. Which character tested the War Attenuator out on the pet shop, killing all of the animals?
(a) Carl.
(b) Mr. Clop.
(c) Shmul.
(d) Eddie.

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

4. Who gives Virginia $10 after he husband left, but tells her not to contact the authorities?
(a) John.
(b) Mrs. Raftery.
(c) Her husband's brother.
(d) Her husband's mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Volodya Vlashkin's occupation in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?

3. Why is Peter angry at Anna at the end of "The Pale Pink Roast"?

4. Why did Dotty get angry and leave Freddy's after spending a couple days at his place in "The Contest"?

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

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