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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," what does Nicholas say Lisa did with her narrative writing?
(a) Sold it for money.
(b) Published it herself.
(c) Burned it.
(d) Threw it away.

2. At the end of "In the Basement" what does the narrator think about himself?
(a) That he needs to go back to school.
(b) That he might love Maria.
(c) That he is nothing like Nicholas.
(d) That he is smarter than his wife.

3. What does Roddy ask for at the end of "The Rest of It"?
(a) For a meeting with Mike's cousin.
(b) For a vacation alone.
(c) For a second chance with his ex-wife.
(d) For a raise at work.

4. In "Middleman," why can't Joshua get Elsa's attention?
(a) Because they are never in the same place.
(b) Because he is so much younger than she.
(c) Because Elsa is focused on music.
(d) Because he is too afraid to talk to her.

5. In "Middleman," why does Joshua meet Elsa at all of her auditions?
(a) He doesn't meet her at auditions.
(b) Because he escorts her on the subway.
(c) To help her go over lines.
(d) Because she begs him to.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Middleman," what does Joshua's father admit to almost becoming?

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

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

4. Why does Joshua ask his parents about being Jewish in "Middleman"?

5. Why does Lisa keep her dog in the basement in "In the Basement"?

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