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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. What event prompted Dolly to plunge a life "at least an eight of an inch in the fat of [her] heart" (140)?
(a) She found out John was cheating on his wife.
(b) John said he never wanted to speak to her again.
(c) John said he was moving to California.
(d) John said he was going to marry Ginny.

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

3. Why are Faith and her friends visiting Selena in "Friends"?
(a) It is her birthday.
(b) She just got divorced.
(c) She just had a baby.
(d) She is dying.

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

5. Who is the speaker in "Distance"?
(a) John.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Ginny.
(d) Dolly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Livid give Pallid permission to think of his sons as his in a letter?

2. Why does Josephine put on lipstick and a bra in "A Woman, Young and Old"?

3. Where are the friends Anthony visits in "Long-Distance Runner"?

4. What does Dennis want Alexandra to do when she tells him she is pregnant?

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

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