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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joshua define being Jewish in "Middleman"?
(a) With character traits.
(b) With emotional traits.
(c) With physical traits.
(d) He can't define it.

2. How does Joshua get Mr. Duckworth's attention in "Middleman"?
(a) He tells about his father's job doing voiceovers.
(b) He shows off an expensive watch.
(c) He reads a poem out loud.
(d) He brings over some of his mother's cooking.

3. Whose letters does Roddy read in "The Rest of It"?
(a) His mother's.
(b) His ex-wife's.
(c) His co-worker's.
(d) His own.

4. Why does Lisa keep her dog in the basement in "In the Basement"?
(a) Because she is allergic to the dog.
(b) Because her husband told her to.
(c) Because she no longer likes the dog.
(d) Because she couldn't house break the dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Roddy know about Mike's cousin before Mike tells him in "The Rest of It"?

2. Why does Roddy go to another professor's house in "The Rest of It"?

3. In "In the Basement," why is Nicholas unemployed?

4. Why is Roddy excited to help Mike write a book about his life in "The Rest of It"?

5. Who leaves Roddy a note on his office door in "The Rest of It"?

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