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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "In the Basement," how does the narrator feel about Maria taking Nicholas back?
(a) He is happy about it.
(b) He doesn't care.
(c) He is confused by it.
(d) He is angry over it.

2. Why does David Applelow take Zach to a Greek restaurant in "Futures"?
(a) Because Zach keeps complaining about being hungry.
(b) Because Zach has never had Greek food.
(c) Because David loves Greek food.
(d) Because it is the closest restaurant to their apartment building.

3. Why does Nicholas say Lisa called him "out of the blue" in "In the Basement"?
(a) For advice on training a dog.
(b) For advice on breeding dogs.
(c) For advice on buying a dog.
(d) For advice on feeding dogs.

4. At the beginning of "The Rest of It," what does Mike tell Roddy he once did on a boat?
(a) Water Skied.
(b) Hid a body.
(c) Jumped off.
(d) Ran drugs.

5. What does Nicholas say Lisa did instead of going to graduate school in "In the Basement"?
(a) She traveled.
(b) She planned other people's weddings.
(c) She worked a series of short term jobs.
(d) She tried to write a novel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Griffin consider breaking up with Alyssa in "The Suicide Room"?

3. What does Roddy do over the weekend in "The Rest of It"?

4. What does Roddy ask for at the end of "The Rest of It"?

5. What does Griffin think when he sees Will walk past the window at the end of "The Suicide Room"?

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