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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Joshua ask his parents about being Jewish in "Middleman"?
(a) Because he has a religious awakening.
(b) Because he wants to be Jewish.
(c) Because he is afraid of being Jewish.
(d) Because he wants to practice an eastern religion instead.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "In the Basement," what does Maria do for a living?

2. Why is Elsa impressed with Joshua's show business career in "Middleman"?

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

4. How does Nicholas say Lisa looked for a husband in "In the Basement"?

5. In "The Rest of It," who does Roddy think would like his house?

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