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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nicholas say Lisa looked for a husband in "In the Basement"?
(a) Like she was looking for a job.
(b) Like she was auditioning for a play.
(c) Like she was trying to upset her parents.
(d) Like she didn't care about who she married.

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

3. 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.

4. Why does Nicholas say Lisa called him "out of the blue" in "In the Basement"?
(a) For advice on feeding dogs.
(b) For advice on breeding dogs.
(c) For advice on buying a dog.
(d) For advice on training a dog.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. In "In the Basement," how do Nicholas and Maria feel about Lisa's house?
(a) They are impressed.
(b) They don't care about it.
(c) They are upset.
(d) They laugh at it.

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

14. 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 dad is an agent.
(d) That his mom is an actress on Broadway.

15. Where was Joshua's father stationed in the Navy in "Middleman"?
(a) Korea.
(b) Thailand.
(c) Japan.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "In the Basement," why does the narrator believe Maria has a large amount of debt?

2. In "When in Rome," how does Caleb say Kevin reacted to being choked?

3. In "Middleman," how does Joshua's father describe their last name?

4. After choking his brother in "When in Rome," how long does Caleb go without speaking to Kevin?

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

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