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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Middleman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Roddy know about Mike's cousin before Mike tells him in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Because he overheard Mike on the phone.
(b) He doesn't know about the cousin.
(c) Because he met with the cousin.
(d) Because of something he read in the paper.

2. What does Roddy ask for at the end of "The Rest of It"?
(a) For a second chance with his ex-wife.
(b) For a meeting with Mike's cousin.
(c) For a vacation alone.
(d) For a raise at work.

3. Why does Caleb say Kevin did not get a traffic ticket in "When in Rome"?
(a) Because he paid the police officer.
(b) Caleb has no idea.
(c) Because he is lucky.
(d) Because he knew the police officer.

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

5. Why does Roddy stay late at work in "The Rest of It"?
(a) Because he has too much work.
(b) To avoid going home.
(c) To clean up his office.
(d) Because he wants overtime pay.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Caleb dislike helping his brother in "When in Rome"?

3. Why do the narrator and his wife move carefully in Nicholas' apartment in "In the Basement"?

4. Whose sister is Elsa in "Middleman"?

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

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