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

2. Why were Josie and Browny unable to marry?
(a) Her mother would no allow it.
(b) He was already married.
(c) He had syphilis.
(d) She was not old enough.

3. Which character in "A Woman, Young and Old" worked at the Paris Coffee House on Saturday?
(a) Joanna.
(b) Lizzy.
(c) Josie's mother.
(d) Josie.

4. Why did Virginia's husband begin sleeping on the floor?
(a) He said she was so fat there was no room for him in their bed.
(b) The kids always slept in bed with Virginia.
(c) He snored so loudly it kept her awake.
(d) He said it was cooler on the floor.

5. What does Freddy tell Dotty in his postcard after she goes overseas?
(a) She was basically a prostitute.
(b) They can get married as soon as she returns.
(c) He regrets having met her.
(d) He wished he had married her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Peter ask Louie to watch his daughter Judy?

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

3. Which character came to cook Browny breakfast in the morning after he stayed at Josie's?

4. How old is Josie in "Woman, Young and Old"?

5. What does Mr. Graham help Charles do at the end of "An Irrevocable Diameter"?

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