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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," why does Nicholas say Lisa's husband's family teases him?
(a) For being short.
(b) For marrying a cultural outsider.
(c) For being poor.
(d) For marrying an undereducated woman.

2. Who suggests that Mike should write a book about his life in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Mike comes up with idea himself.
(b) Roddy's ex-wife.
(c) Roddy.
(d) A university president.

3. In "Futures," who does Marnie Kastopolis say she does not want to have a copy of her key?
(a) Ms. Samuel.
(b) David.
(c) Dr. Pip.
(d) Zach.

4. 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.

5. Where is Roddy in the beginning of "The Rest of It"?
(a) In his office.
(b) In his car.
(c) In a classroom.
(d) In a news room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Will get inside the dorm where the girl committed suicide in "The Suicide Room"?

2. Why does the narrator want to know more about Lisa in "In the Basement"?

3. How wide is the ledge Will walks on in "The Suicide Room"?

4. At the end of "In the Basement" what does the narrator think about himself?

5. In "The Rest of It," what does Roddy do instead of visiting the lit star?

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