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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "When in Rome," how does Caleb say Kevin reacted to being choked?
(a) Kevin did nothing.
(b) Kevin fought back.
(c) Kevin bit his arm.
(d) Kevin called the police.

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

4. How does Joshua get Mr. Duckworth's attention in "Middleman"?
(a) He reads a poem out loud.
(b) He shows off an expensive watch.
(c) He tells about his father's job doing voiceovers.
(d) He brings over some of his mother's cooking.

5. In "When in Rome," who does Caleb say was arrested after he choked Kevin?
(a) Troy.
(b) Kevin and Troy.
(c) Caleb and Kevin.
(d) Kevin.

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

7. In "In the Basement," what does Nicholas say Lisa did with her narrative writing?
(a) Threw it away.
(b) Burned it.
(c) Sold it for money.
(d) Published it herself.

8. 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) So he can get home sooner.
(c) Because it's the rule.
(d) To make his boss angry.

9. In "When in Rome," why does Caleb say he didn't want Kevin to drive to dinner during his law school visit?
(a) Because Kevin was drunk.
(b) Because Kevin was high.
(c) Because Kevin was careless.
(d) Because Kevin didn't have a license.

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

11. How does Maria say she reacted to seeing Lisa's dog in the basement in "In the Basement"?
(a) She freed the dog from Lisa.
(b) She laughed.
(c) She left the house quickly.
(d) She called animal control on Lisa.

12. In "When in Rome," why does Caleb start talking to Kevin again?
(a) Because Kevin needs money.
(b) Because both their parents pass away.
(c) Because Caleb misses his brother.
(d) Because Kevin becomes sick.

13. In "In the Basement," why does Nicholas say Lisa's husband's family teases him?
(a) For being short.
(b) For marrying an undereducated woman.
(c) For being poor.
(d) For marrying a cultural outsider.

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

15. In "When in Rome," where does Kevin work?
(a) A gas station.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A store.
(d) A museum.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "When in Rome," how does Kevin know Troy?

3. In "When in Rome," how does Caleb say he once chocked his brother?

4. What family radio program does Joshua record in "Middleman"?

5. Who lectures Caleb when he leaves work to meet with Kevin in "When in Rome"?

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