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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through When in Rome.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "In the Basement," where does Lisa live?
(a) New York.
(b) Florida.
(c) Texas.
(d) California.

3. In "The Suicide Room," what does Griffin blame his grandfather's death on?
(a) A bonfire.
(b) A grease fire.
(c) A lighter exploding.
(d) A house fire.

4. In "In the Basement," what does Nicholas say about his unborn child's gender?
(a) He insists they keep it a secret.
(b) He never mentions the gender.
(c) He refers to the baby as a boy.
(d) He refers to the baby as a girl.

5. Why does the narrator want to know more about Lisa in "In the Basement"?
(a) Because he sees her picture.
(b) Because he answers the phone when she calls.
(c) He doesn't want to know about Lisa.
(d) Because he remembers her from college.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of "In the Basement," what does Carla tell the narrator?

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

3. In "The Rest of It," what does Roddy's ex-wife advise Roddy to do?

4. How does Caleb discover that the mugger in "When in Rome" knows his brother?

5. Why does Lisa keep her dog in the basement in "In the Basement"?

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