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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Rest of It," what does Mike tell Roddy he saw on the rich woman's island?
(a) A bomb.
(b) A massacre.
(c) A police stake-out.
(d) A fire.

2. 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.

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

4. With whom does Roddy smoke a cigarette at the club in "The Rest of It"?
(a) A student.
(b) An older woman.
(c) No one.
(d) His boss.

5. In "Middleman," what does Joshua think of Elsa's acting skills the first time she performs for him?
(a) He thinks she isn't that good.
(b) He thinks she is a natural.
(c) He doesn't pay enough attention.
(d) He thinks she is shy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Joshua define being Jewish in "Middleman"?

3. Where was Joshua's father stationed in the Navy in "Middleman"?

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

5. In "In the Basement," how does Nicholas describe the tone of Lisa's wedding?

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