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

3. Why does Caleb say he thought he would be arrested in "When in Rome"?
(a) Because they drove through a red light.
(b) Because he didn't pay his taxes.
(c) Because Kevin didn't have a license.
(d) Because Kevin threw cocaine at him.

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

5. In "Middleman," what does Joshua's father say about his time in the Navy?
(a) That he converted to Christianity.
(b) That he made his best friends there.
(c) That he felt others were prejudiced against him.
(d) That he didn't try his hardest.

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

7. What does Joshua tell Elsa that makes her befriend him in "Middleman"?
(a) That he can help her get work in show business.
(b) That his mom does voice over work on the radio.
(c) That his mom is an actress on Broadway.
(d) That his dad is an agent.

8. In "When in Rome," why does Caleb believe Kevin pulled the car over after they avoided a traffic ticket?
(a) Because he was arguing with Kevin.
(b) Because Caleb ordered him to.
(c) Because Kevin needed to get sick.
(d) Because Troy asked him to.

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

10. 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 careless.
(b) Because Kevin was high.
(c) Because Kevin didn't have a license.
(d) Because Kevin was drunk.

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

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

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

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

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