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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 Maria know Lisa?
(a) They were neighbors as children.
(b) They were college roommates.
(c) They went to high school together.
(d) They worked together.

2. In "Futures," how does David Applelow feel when he sits with the other people interviewing for the job?
(a) Like he isn't as qualified.
(b) Like he is underdressed.
(c) Like he is over qualified.
(d) Like he is overdressed.

3. In "In the Basement," how do Nicholas and Maria feel about Lisa's house?
(a) They laugh at it.
(b) They are impressed.
(c) They are upset.
(d) They don't care about it.

4. What does Zach do after leaving the Greek restaurant in "Futures"?
(a) He moves away.
(b) He apologizes to his family.
(c) He goes shopping.
(d) He asks to stay with David for another night.

5. Where are Will's friends while he walks around the dorm on a ledge in "The Suicide Room"?
(a) On the fire escape.
(b) Standing on the ground below.
(c) Inside the building.
(d) Watching from the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Suicide Room," what does Griffin blame his grandfather's death on?

2. In "The Suicide Room," how does Alyssa explain her brother's mental impairment?

3. In "In the Basement," what does Nicholas say Lisa did with her narrative writing?

4. What does David Applelow suggest Zach do while they are out to eat in "Futures"?

5. Why does Nicholas say Lisa called him "out of the blue" in "In the Basement"?

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