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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Rest of It.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Rest of It," what does Roddy do instead of visiting the lit star?
(a) He goes home.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He reads a book.
(d) He goes to work.

2. After leaving the final interview with Ms. Samuel, what does David Applelow discover about his apartment?
(a) That he is being evicted.
(b) That it has been robbed.
(c) That he lost his key.
(d) That Zach stole his money.

3. During David Applelow's final interview with Ms. Samuel, what does he guess?
(a) The meaning of patterns.
(b) The meaning of symbols.
(c) The meaning of star movements.
(d) The meaning of colors.

4. In "Futures," why is David Applelow unemployed?
(a) He isn't unemployed.
(b) His employer went out of business.
(c) He was fired.
(d) He quit his job.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does David Applelow let Zach spend the night in his apartment?

2. Who suggests that Mike should write a book about his life in "The Rest of It"?

3. Why does Roddy call his ex-wife after learning about Mike's cousin in "The Rest of It"?

4. In "The Rest of It," who does Mike say his cousin killed?

5. How does Zach describe his older brother in "Futures"?

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