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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 Nicholas say Lisa did with her narrative writing?
(a) Threw it away.
(b) Published it herself.
(c) Burned it.
(d) Sold it for money.

2. Why does Kevin show Caleb a basement at his work in "When in Rome"?
(a) To waste time.
(b) So he can see where a robbery was attempted.
(c) So he can beg him for money.
(d) To try to impress him.

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

4. In "Middleman," where does Elsa want to go to college?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Yale.
(c) Harvard.
(d) Columbia.

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

6. In "In the Basement," why is Nicholas unemployed?
(a) Because he always quits his jobs.
(b) Because he is working on his dissertation.
(c) Because he was fired for stealing.
(d) Because he is undereducated.

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

8. In "Middleman," what does Joshua think of Elsa's acting skills the first time she performs for him?
(a) He thinks she isn't that good.
(b) He thinks she is a natural.
(c) He doesn't pay enough attention.
(d) He thinks she is shy.

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

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

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

12. At the end of "In the Basement," what does Carla tell the narrator?
(a) That she wants a divorce.
(b) That he is a better man than Nicholas.
(c) That he needs to find a job.
(d) That she will stop nagging him.

13. In "When in Rome," how does Caleb say Troy reacted when Kevin was choked?
(a) Troy ran away.
(b) Troy called the police.
(c) Troy fought back.
(d) Troy choked Caleb.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Middleman," how old is Joshua?

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

3. What does Joshua tell Elsa that makes her befriend him in "Middleman"?

4. In "In the Basement," what does Nicholas say about his unborn child's gender?

5. In "In the Basement," what does the narrator say he heard about Maria and Nicholas' prior breakup?

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