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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Lavinia: An old Story” - “Ruthy and Edie”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Selena sleep for the first time in two years when she found out Abby died?
(a) It was the first time in two years she knew where she was.
(b) She felt relieved that Abby would no longer ask her for money.
(c) Selena took several sleeping pills in order to sleep.
(d) She felt relieved that Abby was in heaven.

2. What did Ellen call Faith to tell her in "Living"?
(a) She is moving.
(b) She is dying.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She slept with Faith's husband.

3. Why does Virginia write down her list of troubles near the end of "An Interest in Life"?
(a) To try to get on the show Strike it Rich.
(b) So she can show them to John.
(c) To tell Mrs. Raftery.
(d) To try to relieve her pain.

4. Who is the narrator of "The Used-Boy Raisers"?
(a) Livid.
(b) Faith.
(c) Pallid.
(d) Richard.

5. What is the name of Dennis's band in "Enormous Changes at the Last Minute"?
(a) The Hippies.
(b) The Lepers.
(c) The Vagabonds.
(d) The Daddies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Faith try to urge Tonto to play outside with Richard and Lester in "A Subject of Childhood"?

2. Which character does Jerry describe as shrewd in "Come on, Ye Sons of Art"?

3. What did Anna do every day in "Debts"?

4. Why does Anna want Peter to watch Judy in "The Pale Pink Roast"?

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

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