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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "In the Basement" what does the narrator think about himself?
(a) That he might love Maria.
(b) That he needs to go back to school.
(c) That he is nothing like Nicholas.
(d) That he is smarter than his wife.

2. Who leaves Roddy a note on his office door in "The Rest of It"?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) A co-worker.
(c) A female student.
(d) Mike.

3. Why does Roddy feel awkward at the club in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Because it is filled with women.
(b) Because it is filled with students.
(c) Because it is too expensive for him.
(d) Because it is empty.

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

5. Why does Roddy call his ex-wife after learning about Mike's cousin in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Because she is a lawyer.
(b) Because she is a detective.
(c) Because she works for human services.
(d) Because she always helps him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joshua get to kiss Elsa in "Middleman"?

2. In "In the Basement," how does the narrator feel about Maria taking Nicholas back?

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

4. In "In the Basement," why does the narrator believe Maria has a large amount of debt?

5. In "In the Basement," where does Lisa live?

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