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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 does the man worry about in "The Burdened Man" ?
(a) Money.
(b) His wife.
(c) His children.
(d) Death.

2. Why did Vlashkin call Rose a week before she told Lillie her story?
(a) To beg her forgiveness.
(b) To tell her he was getting divorced.
(c) To tell her he was dying.
(d) To ask her to be in one of his plays.

3. What does Virginia tell Mrs. Raftery when she asks where her husband is going in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) "He is probably deserting me."
(b) "He is marrying his mistress."
(c) "He is joining the army."
(d) "I have no idea."

4. Who is the speaker in "The Little Girl"?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Carter.
(c) Jack.
(d) Dennis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Wong scold some of the American tourists for in "Somewhere Else"?

2. Who did Vlashkin quote after Rose told him his book was somewhat egocentric?

3. Who is the speaker in "Distance"?

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

5. Who is the narrator of "An Interest in Life"?

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