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1. How did Rose meet Volodya Vlashkin? How can you describe their relationship in the beginning?

Rose met Volodya Vlashkin at the Russian Art Theater of Second Avenue where she worked in ticket sales and he was an actor. They had an on-and-off affair for years. She ended it after meeting his wife.

2. What did Rose tell Vlashkin about his book, The Jewish Actor Abroad? How did he react?

Rose told Vlashkin the book was good but a bit egocentric. He responded with a quote from Shakespeare, "self-loving is not so vile a sin, my liege, as self-neglecting" (9).

3. What does Rose tell Lillie to tell her mother at the end of "Goodbye and Good Luck"? Why?

Lillie's mother had spent many years worrying that Rose did not marry. She introduced her to many prospective husbands. In the end, Rose tells Lillie she is running off to marry Vlashkin and to wish her luck on her wedding day.

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