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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Immigrant Story” - “Somewhere Else”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator of "An Interest in Life"?
(a) John.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Girard.
(d) Mrs. Raftery.

2. Who did Vlashkin quote after Rose told him his book was somewhat egocentric?
(a) Chekov.
(b) Homer.
(c) Himself.
(d) Shakespear.

3. What does the narrator's ex say was the reason their marriage ended in "Wants"?
(a) They never invited the Bertrams for dinner.
(b) They never spent time with his parents.
(c) She cheated on him.
(d) They never went on vacation.

4. What does Carter do in Charlie's apartment?
(a) He rapes a young girl.
(b) He hides from the cops.
(c) He takes a shower.
(d) He takes a nap.

5. What does the narrator think is the only thing she ever really wanted in "Wants"?
(a) Well-behaved children.
(b) To be a different person.
(c) A sailboat.
(d) A better husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Dennis live?

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

4. What does one neighbor tell the stranger about the young girls in "In the Garden"?

5. What does Freddy receive in the mail from Dotty at the end of "The Contest"?

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