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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Distance” - “Faith in a Tree”.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character came to cook Browny breakfast in the morning after he stayed at Josie's?
(a) Liz.
(b) Joanna.
(c) Josie's grandmother.
(d) Josie's mother.

3. What are the parents in the park protesting in "Faith in a Tree"?
(a) The Vietnam War.
(b) School prayer.
(c) School Integration.
(d) The Korean War.

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

5. Why does Josephine's grandmother say it was good that her sons had all gone away?
(a) They cost her a fortune.
(b) They found beautiful wives.
(c) They went on to do great things.
(d) They were all very grouchy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the welfare office tell Virginia when she first calls after New Year's in "An Interest in Life"?

3. What does Jerry think Kitty could do if she went into business herself in "Come on, Ye Sons of Art"?

4. According to the start of "Faith in the Afternoon," why did Faith's husband Ricardo leave her?

5. Why Is Charles C. Charley at Cindy's house at the start of "An Irrevocable Diameter"?

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