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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Caleb discover that the mugger in "When in Rome" knows his brother?
(a) He reads it in the paper.
(b) He never finds out.
(c) Kevin's girlfriend tells him.
(d) He sees them together.

2. Why does Caleb claim Kevin drove through a red light in "When in Rome"?
(a) Because he fell asleep.
(b) Because they were arguing.
(c) Because he is a terrible driver.
(d) Because he was high.

3. Why does Lisa keep her dog in the basement in "In the Basement"?
(a) Because she no longer likes the dog.
(b) Because she is allergic to the dog.
(c) Because she couldn't house break the dog.
(d) Because her husband told her to.

4. In "In the Basement," how does the narrator feel about Maria taking Nicholas back?
(a) He is angry over it.
(b) He is confused by it.
(c) He is happy about it.
(d) He doesn't care.

5. What does Joshua do to try to help Elsa with her acting career in "Middleman"?
(a) He has his father hire her.
(b) He takes her to auditions.
(c) He practices voice lessons with her.
(d) He sets up a meeting with an agent.

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

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

8. In "Middleman," how old is Joshua?
(a) 13.
(b) 11.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

9. Who lectures Caleb when he leaves work to meet with Kevin in "When in Rome"?
(a) His boss.
(b) His co-worker.
(c) His secretary.
(d) No one.

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

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

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

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maria say she reacted to seeing Lisa's dog in the basement in "In the Basement"?

2. In "When in Rome," how does Caleb say Troy used to finance his drug habit?

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

4. How does Joshua get to kiss Elsa in "Middleman"?

5. In "In the Basement," why is Nicholas unemployed?

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