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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. What reason did Josephine's mother give for her father's departure?
(a) Her mother and father fell out of love.
(b) He died.
(c) He left for another woman.
(d) He left because of the children.

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

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

4. Why does Anna want Peter to watch Judy in "The Pale Pink Roast"?
(a) She just moved and has a lot of unpacking to do.
(b) She has a date.
(c) She says he never sees his own daughter.
(d) She has to work.

5. Who tells Virginia she was a "wild, nice kid" in "An Interest in Life"?
(a) Mrs. Raftery
(b) John.
(c) Leona.
(d) Girard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why were Josie and Browny unable to marry?

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

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

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

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