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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In the Basement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alyssa's reaction to the dorm of the girl who committed suicide upset Griffin in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) Because he thinks she is being childish.
(b) Because he thinks it is inappropriate.
(c) Because he thinks something is going on between Alyssa and Will.
(d) Because he wants to feel she thinks the way he does.

2. Who does Mike say told him to visit the island with the rich woman in "The Rest of It"?
(a) The US Army.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The Coast Guard.
(d) The local police.

3. How does Nicholas say Lisa looked for a husband in "In the Basement"?
(a) Like she didn't care about who she married.
(b) Like she was looking for a job.
(c) Like she was trying to upset her parents.
(d) Like she was auditioning for a play.

4. In "In the Basement," why does the narrator believe Maria has a large amount of debt?
(a) From medical expenses.
(b) From a failed real estate venture.
(c) From student loans.
(d) From Nicholas using a credit card in her name.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes David Applelow nervous about his job interview in "Futures"?

2. Why is David disappointed after his final interview with Ms. Samuel?

3. In "The Suicide Room," why is Manion competing with Will?

4. Whose letters does Roddy read in "The Rest of It"?

5. What does Will say he did right before his aunt died in "The Suicide Room"?

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