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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. What happened to the boys in the family described in "Gloomy Tune"?
(a) They all went to college to study philosophy.
(b) They all joined the school chorus.
(c) They all got kicked out of private school.
(d) They were all honors students.

2. What does the older woman in "Northeast Playground" say separated mothers on the playground when she was younger?
(a) Marital status.
(b) Parenting styles.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Politics.

3. What did Anna do every day in "Debts"?
(a) Write.
(b) Clean her mother's house.
(c) Bring Michael a hot meal.
(d) Work.

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

5. Which character does Jerry describe as shrewd in "Come on, Ye Sons of Art"?
(a) Liliah.
(b) Zandaski.
(c) Anna Marie.
(d) Kitty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Virginia's husband give to her at the start of "An Interest in Life"?

2. What does Faith learn about her parents while talking with her father in "Dreamer in a Dead Language"?

3. What does Cindy's father tells Charles he can do in order for them to drop the charges?

4. What did Yoyo become well known for in "Gloomy Tune"?

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

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