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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Maria say she reacted to seeing Lisa's dog in the basement in "In the Basement"?
(a) She called animal control on Lisa.
(b) She left the house quickly.
(c) She laughed.
(d) She freed the dog from Lisa.

2. At the end of "In the Basement," what does Carla tell the narrator?
(a) That he is a better man than Nicholas.
(b) That she will stop nagging him.
(c) That she wants a divorce.
(d) That he needs to find a job.

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

4. Why does Roddy dislike where he lives in "The Rest of It"?
(a) He says it is too loud.
(b) He says it is too large.
(c) He says it is too dirty.
(d) He says it is too remote.

5. In "The Rest of It," who does Mike say his cousin killed?
(a) Mike's wife.
(b) Roddy's ex-wife.
(c) His wife.
(d) An unknown woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Roddy feel when he returns to work on Monday in "The Rest of It"?

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

3. In "The Rest of It," who does Mike say his cousin is?

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

5. In "In the Basement," how many children does Lisa have?

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