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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Contest” - “An Irrevocable Diameter” .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Virginia's children call Thursday "Johnday" in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) Because John called them every Thursday.
(b) Because John came over each Thursday.
(c) Because John took Virginia on a date each Thursday.
(d) Because Virginia went to John's house every Thursday.

3. What does Mr. Graham help Charles do at the end of "An Irrevocable Diameter"?
(a) Get a home loan.
(b) Buy a new car.
(c) Start a business.
(d) Go back to school.

4. What does Rose tell Lillie to tell her mother at the end of "Goodbye and Good Luck"?
(a) She is unable to join them for dinner.
(b) She never wants to speak to her again.
(c) She is getting married.
(d) She is dying.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Aunt Rose tell Lillie she worked in "Goodbye and Good Luck"?

2. Why did Virginia's husband begin sleeping on the floor?

3. Why does Josephine's grandmother say it was good that her sons had all gone away?

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

5. Who comes home proud that she saved the family $4.65 on dinner in "A Woman, Young and Old"?

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