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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roddy do over the weekend in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Visits a new restaurant.
(b) Sleeps a lot.
(c) Tries to work.
(d) Travels.

2. What does Joshua do to try to help Elsa with her acting career in "Middleman"?
(a) He sets up a meeting with an agent.
(b) He takes her to auditions.
(c) He practices voice lessons with her.
(d) He has his father hire her.

3. In "The Rest of It," who does Mike tell Roddy lived on the island with the rich woman?
(a) No one.
(b) About fifty people.
(c) He wasn't sure.
(d) Servants and her dogs.

4. Why does Roddy visit a club in "The Rest of It"?
(a) To play in a band.
(b) Because he drinks often.
(c) To avoid going home.
(d) Because his ex-wife was there.

5. Why is Roddy excited to help Mike write a book about his life in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Because he loves to write.
(b) Because he can make money off of it.
(c) Roddy isn't excited to help Mike.
(d) Because it would make his ex-wife happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the agent in "Middleman" take on Elsa as a client?

2. At the end of "In the Basement," what does Carla tell the narrator?

3. In "In the Basement," why does Nicholas say Lisa's husband's family teases him?

4. What does Roddy ask for at the end of "The Rest of It"?

5. Why does Roddy dislike where he lives in "The Rest of It"?

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