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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why do the narrator and his wife move carefully in Nicholas' apartment in "In the Basement"?
(a) Because the apartment is small.
(b) They don't move carefully.
(c) Because the apartment is filled with valuables.
(d) Because the neighbors hate noise.

4. Whose sister is Elsa in "Middleman"?
(a) No one's.
(b) Abe's.
(c) Kyle's.
(d) John's.

5. In "When in Rome," how does Caleb say Troy used to finance his drug habit?
(a) By working overtime.
(b) By stealing.
(c) No one knows.
(d) With his father's money.

6. In "In the Basement," how does Maria know Lisa?
(a) They worked together.
(b) They went to high school together.
(c) They were college roommates.
(d) They were neighbors as children.

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

8. In "In the Basement," what does Maria do for a living?
(a) She is a medical student.
(b) She is an x-ray technician.
(c) She is a doctor.
(d) She is a nurse.

9. Where was Joshua's father stationed in the Navy in "Middleman"?
(a) Korea.
(b) Thailand.
(c) Japan.
(d) China.

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

11. In "In the Basement," how many children does Lisa have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

12. In "In the Basement," how does Nicholas describe the tone of Lisa's wedding?
(a) Hilarious.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Pleasant.
(d) Sad.

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

14. In "Middleman," how long does Joshua help Elsa before she tells him to stop?
(a) A few months.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) Half a year.
(d) A year.

15. Why does Joshua ask his parents about being Jewish in "Middleman"?
(a) Because he wants to be Jewish.
(b) Because he is afraid of being Jewish.
(c) Because he wants to practice an eastern religion instead.
(d) Because he has a religious awakening.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nicholas say Lisa looked for a husband in "In the Basement"?

2. Why is Elsa impressed with Joshua's show business career in "Middleman"?

3. In "When in Rome," what does Caleb do for a living?

4. In "When in Rome," why does Caleb say he didn't want Kevin to drive to dinner during his law school visit?

5. In "When in Rome," why does Caleb believe Kevin pulled the car over after they avoided a traffic ticket?

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