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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "When in Rome," why does Kevin say he takes his nightly work deposits to the bank in the morning?
(a) To avoid being robbed.
(b) Because it's the rule.
(c) To make his boss angry.
(d) So he can get home sooner.

2. Why does Kevin call Caleb at work in "When in Rome"?
(a) Because his work was robbed.
(b) Because his girlfriend left him.
(c) Because he met a girl.
(d) Because he needs a ride.

3. Why is Elsa impressed with Joshua's show business career in "Middleman"?
(a) Because she has always been an actress.
(b) Because she wants to be famous too.
(c) It doesn't really interest her.
(d) Because she thinks he is rich.

4. In "Middleman," why can't Joshua get Elsa's attention?
(a) Because he is so much younger than she.
(b) Because Elsa is focused on music.
(c) Because they are never in the same place.
(d) Because he is too afraid to talk to her.

5. What season is it in "In the Basement"?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

6. How does Joshua get to kiss Elsa in "Middleman"?
(a) Because she admits her feelings for him.
(b) Joshua kisses her when she isn't paying attention.
(c) On a dare.
(d) As part of an audition.

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

8. Why does the narrator of "In the Basement" dislike the amount Maria works?
(a) Because she is pregnant.
(b) Because she makes more money than he does.
(c) Because she is too talented for her job.
(d) Because she has no time for family.

9. In "When in Rome," how does Caleb say he once chocked his brother?
(a) With a tie.
(b) With a belt.
(c) With a rope.
(d) With his hands.

10. Who becomes angry with Joshua after he helps Elsa in "Middleman"?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her agent.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her mother.

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

12. Why does Nicholas say Lisa called him "out of the blue" in "In the Basement"?
(a) For advice on feeding dogs.
(b) For advice on buying a dog.
(c) For advice on breeding dogs.
(d) For advice on training a dog.

13. In "In the Basement," why does the narrator believe Maria has a large amount of debt?
(a) From student loans.
(b) From a failed real estate venture.
(c) From Nicholas using a credit card in her name.
(d) From medical expenses.

14. What does recording the family radio program in "Middleman" make Joshua question?
(a) Religion.
(b) The afterlife.
(c) Success.
(d) Love.

15. How does Joshua define being Jewish in "Middleman"?
(a) With physical traits.
(b) With character traits.
(c) With emotional traits.
(d) He can't define it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "In the Basement," how do Nicholas and Maria feel about Lisa's house?

2. How does Joshua get Mr. Duckworth's attention in "Middleman"?

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

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

5. In "Middleman," why does Joshua meet Elsa at all of her auditions?

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