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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. Where does Jack say he found his father sleeping once in "The Immigrant Story"?
(a) The couch.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) A crib.
(d) The back porch.

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

3. What did the child do to upset her father in "Anxiety"?
(a) Said "oink, oink" over and over.
(b) Ran across the street without holding his hand.
(c) Slapped him in the face.
(d) Cried when he would not buy her candy.

4. What is John's relationship to Ginny?
(a) They are having an affair.
(b) They are married.
(c) They are distant cousins.
(d) They are colleagues.

5. Where did Aunt Rose tell Lillie she worked in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) The Jewish Theater in New Jersey
(b) The Yiddish School of Arts
(c) The Russian Ballet of Manhattan.
(d) The Russian Art Theater of Second Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Peter angry at Anna at the end of "The Pale Pink Roast"?

2. What story does Eddie tell his friends about his father's monkey Itzik?

3. In "The Loudest Voice," why is Shirley's mother hesitant to let her act in the school Christmas play?

4. Why did Dotty get angry and leave Freddy's after spending a couple days at his place in "The Contest"?

5. Which character tested the War Attenuator out on the pet shop, killing all of the animals?

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