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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 took Virginia on a date each Thursday.
(b) Because Virginia went to John's house every Thursday.
(c) Because John came over each Thursday.
(d) Because John called them every Thursday.

2. Which character is helping the narrator find a job in "The Floating Truth"?
(a) Richard.
(b) Edsel.
(c) John.
(d) Eddie.

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

4. What side job did Rose do in order to pay her rent?
(a) Making paper flowers.
(b) Hair dresser.
(c) Telephone operator.
(d) Food delivery driver.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Aunt Rose tell Lillie she worked in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?

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

3. What event caused Rose to break up with Vlashkin?

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

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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