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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Middleman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "In the Basement," where does Lisa live?
(a) Texas.
(b) Florida.
(c) California.
(d) New York.

2. Why does Roddy stay late at work in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Because he has too much work.
(b) To avoid going home.
(c) Because he wants overtime pay.
(d) To clean up his office.

3. Why do the narrator and his wife move carefully in Nicholas' apartment in "In the Basement"?
(a) Because the apartment is small.
(b) They don't move carefully.
(c) Because the neighbors hate noise.
(d) Because the apartment is filled with valuables.

4. Who leaves Roddy a note on his office door in "The Rest of It"?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) Mike.
(c) A co-worker.
(d) A female student.

5. Why is Elsa impressed with Joshua's show business career in "Middleman"?
(a) Because she wants to be famous too.
(b) It doesn't really interest her.
(c) Because she thinks he is rich.
(d) Because she has always been an actress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator want to know more about Lisa in "In the Basement"?

2. In "Middleman," why can't Joshua get Elsa's attention?

3. Why does Roddy call his ex-wife after learning about Mike's cousin in "The Rest of It"?

4. Whose letters does Roddy read in "The Rest of It"?

5. In "Middleman," where does Elsa want to go to college?

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