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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Two Short Sad Stories from a Long and Happy Life” - “Debts”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What money-making opportunity does Dotty present to Freddy?
(a) She wants to help him start his own business.
(b) She wants him to work for her father.
(c) She wants him to enter a trivia contest.
(d) She wants him to get into real estate.

2. Where does Eddie's father work?
(a) A doctor's office.
(b) A dress factory.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A pet shop.

3. Which character tested the War Attenuator out on the pet shop, killing all of the animals?
(a) Carl.
(b) Eddie.
(c) Shmul.
(d) Mr. Clop.

4. Why is Peter angry at Anna at the end of "The Pale Pink Roast"?
(a) She would not make love to him.
(b) She tried to get money from him.
(c) She did not tell him she was married.
(d) She said he could not see Judy anymore.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Browny do in his bedroom just before Josie told him she loved him?

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

3. What event sparks Eddie's resignation from the Home for Boys' Zoo?

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

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

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