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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In the Basement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator of "In the Basement" dislike the amount Maria works?
(a) Because she is too talented for her job.
(b) Because she is pregnant.
(c) Because she has no time for family.
(d) Because she makes more money than he does.

2. Who travels to Ireland in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Roddy's co-worker.
(b) Mike.
(c) Roddy.
(d) Roddy's boss.

3. In "In the Basement," how does the narrator feel about Maria taking Nicholas back?
(a) He doesn't care.
(b) He is happy about it.
(c) He is confused by it.
(d) He is angry over it.

4. In "Futures," how does David Applelow feel when he sits with the other people interviewing for the job?
(a) Like he is underdressed.
(b) Like he is overdressed.
(c) Like he isn't as qualified.
(d) Like he is over qualified.

5. What does Will say he did right before his aunt died in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Asked a question about death.
(b) Tripped and fell.
(c) Unplugged his uncle's heart monitor.
(d) Dropped pills into her food.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does David Applelow react when he first sees Zach fighting with Marnie in the hallway?

2. Why does Griffin consider breaking up with Alyssa in "The Suicide Room"?

3. How does Maria say she reacted to seeing Lisa's dog in the basement in "In the Basement"?

4. Why do Will's friends feel confident that he can walk around the dorm on a narrow ledge in "The Suicide Room"?

5. After Zach spends the night in David Applelow's apartment, what does he do the next day?

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