2. 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.

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

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

5. In "Middleman," what type of school is Trinity?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Private.
(c) Military.
(d) Public.

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

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

8. What does Nicholas say Lisa did instead of going to graduate school in "In the Basement"?
(a) She planned other people's weddings.
(b) She tried to write a novel.
(c) She worked a series of short term jobs.
(d) She traveled.

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

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

11. In "In the Basement," what does the narrator say he heard about Maria and Nicholas' prior breakup?
(a) That Maria stole money from Nicholas.
(b) That Nicholas stole jewelry from Maria.
(c) That Nicholas cheated on Maria.
(d) That Maria's parents made them break up.

12. In "Middleman," why can't Joshua get Elsa's attention?
(a) Because Elsa is focused on music.
(b) Because he is so much younger than she.
(c) Because he is too afraid to talk to her.
(d) Because they are never in the same place.

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

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

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